Assam Floods: Over 18 Lakh People Affected Across 22 Districts

Union home minister Rajnath Singh is in Assam to take stock of the damage caused by the floods, which have so far killed 13 people.

  • Home minister Rajnath Singh conducts an aerial survey. He will also meet the flood-hit people in Assam's Morigaon.
    Home minister Rajnath Singh conducts an aerial survey. He will also meet the flood-hit people in Assam's Morigaon.
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  • The army tweeted, saying, "Nine army columns deployed for floor relief in Assam & Bihar. 2000+ rescued. Brahmaputra breach being plugged."
    The army tweeted, saying, "Nine army columns deployed for floor relief in Assam & Bihar. 2000+ rescued. Brahmaputra breach being plugged."
  • With houses submerged, boats have become the solace for 18 lakh people. They sleep, cook and eat on the boats.
    With houses submerged, boats have become the solace for 18 lakh people. They sleep, cook and eat on the boats.
  • Assam is reeling under heavy floods, which affected at least 18 lakh people in 22 districts of the state.
    Assam is reeling under heavy floods, which affected at least 18 lakh people in 22 districts of the state.
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  • More than 3,300 villages have been affected.
    More than 3,300 villages have been affected.
  • Almost 80 per cent of the Kaziranga national park, home to the one-horned rhino, is submerged in water.
    Almost 80 per cent of the Kaziranga national park, home to the one-horned rhino, is submerged in water.
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