Over 1.55 lakh people affected by Assam flood, death toll at 98; damage assessment from Aug 9
Over 1.55 lakh people affected by Assam floods; death toll reaches 98 as damage assessment begins on August 9.
Assam flood death toll reaches 98, over 1.55 lakh remain affected in 13 districts
More than 1.55 lakh people remain affected by floods across 13 Assam districts, with the death toll rising to 98. The state will begin a door-to-door damage assessment to speed permanent rehabilitation in four worst-hit eastern districts.
Death toll reaches 82 as 1.92 lakh people remain affected by floods in Assam
Floods in Assam have left 82 dead and nearly 1.92 lakh affected, with relief efforts underway in severely hit districts.
Assam floods kill 2 more, death toll reaches 82; 1.93 lakh people remain affected
Assam's floods continue to hit five districts, affecting 1.92 lakh people and raising the toll to 82. The state has paired ground relief with faster insurance settlements and loan moratoriums for affected families.
Assam flood toll reaches 80, over two lakh people affected
Assam flood toll rises to 80, affecting over 2 lakh people; government announces loan moratorium and seeks central support.
Assam flood toll reaches 80, over two lakh people affected
Assam flood toll rises to 80, affecting over 2 lakh people; government announces loan moratorium and seeks central support.
Assam flood death toll rises to 68, over 5.24 lakh people affected
Assam's flood situation improved on Sunday, but over 5.24 lakh people remained affected in five districts. Two fresh deaths, submerged villages and crop losses showed the crisis was far from over.
last updated on 8 Aug 08:03