Assam Floods: More Than 25 Lakh People Affected As Cyclone Continues To Cause Destruction | ABP News

As monsoon rains continue to lash eastern parts of India, the flood situation remains dire, particularly in Assam and Bihar. With water levels in several rivers rising rapidly, the impact on the population and infrastructure is severe. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to assess the flood crisis. In Assam, the relentless rains have affected more than 24.5 lakh people across 30 districts. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Barak, are flowing above the danger mark at multiple locations, exacerbating the situation, news agency PTI reported. Districts such as Cachar, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nagaon, and Goalpara are among the worst affected. Urban flooding has been reported in Kamrup Metropolitan, Kamrup, and Dibrugarh. Tragically, 52 lives have been lost due to the floods, with an additional 12 fatalities caused by landslides and storms. The flooding has also had a devastating effect on wildlife, with the Kaziranga National Park reporting the deaths of 114 wild animals.