India
Devastating flood in Assam, affects over 6 lakh people; more rains expected
Dispur: The devastating flood after heavy rainfall has turned the situation in Indian state Assam to horrible with over six lakh people being affected in 19 districts of the state while 45 people died in rain-related incidents.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the official statement, at least eight rivers were flowing above the danger mark, with the Brahmaputra breaching its highest flood level at Nematighat in Jorhat district.
Multiple agencies, including the NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the local administration, were engaged in rescue operations, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin said.
