Deluge in Assam: Factors that led to unprecedented flooding in 2 districts
Unprecedented flooding in Assam's Charaideo and Sibsagar districts has affected nearly 500,000 people, with 66 reported deaths statewide, including 48 in these districts. The flooding, which reached over five feet in some areas, has caused significant damage to homes and belongings, forcing thousands into relief camps. This year's floods are particularly severe in Charaideo and Sibsagar, which typically experience minimal flood-related damage, highlighting a concerning shift in the region's flood patterns.