Assam floods: 17 more dead, death toll rises to 62. India News – Times of India

Guwahati/Silchar: In Assam, 14 people have died in floods and three others in landslides in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 62 (53 in floods and nine in landslides) in the last 36 days since the beginning of this year. ) has occurred. Rainy season in the state.
Eight others, including three children, were reported missing in Saturday’s floods. The flood situation worsened on Saturday in this second wave since June 14. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, a total of 32 districts have been affected by this current wave, affecting more than 30 lakh people.

Over 1.5 lakh flood-displaced people have taken shelter in over 500 relief camps set up across the state.
Torrential SW monsoon rains kept the flood situation unchanged in the state as the current second wave of floods affected Barak Valley Five days later, it hit the Brahmaputra valley on Saturday. According to the IMD, the state received 147 per cent more rain on Saturday. PM Modi Called CM Himanta Biswal Sarma To take stock of the situation.

“Earlier today, spoke to Assam CM and took stock of the situation due to floods in the state. Assured of all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the safety and well being of the people of Assam affected by the floods. rangiya Further reviewed the situation in Kamrup district.