21 dead in 24 hours as floods worsen sharply in Upper Assam
The flood situation in Upper Assam worsened sharply, resulting in 21 deaths within 24 hours, as reported by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. The number of affected individuals surged from 300,000 to 560,000, with Sivasagar district being the hardest hit due to the swelling River Dikhow. As a consequence, 12,284 people are currently in relief camps across seven districts, and over 6,100 have been evacuated by boats.