Assam chief secy reviews flood situation, asks all depts to expedite relief work
Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua reviewed the flood situation, directing all departments to expedite relief efforts in the severely affected districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat. The floods impacted 6.53 lakh people and resulted in 10 fatalities in a single day, raising the total death toll this year to 41. The India Meteorological Department has issued a four-day alert for further thunderstorms and heavy rain, complicating recovery efforts.