Assam floods: Death toll reaches 80, over 2 lakh people affected in 8 districts
The death toll from floods in Assam has risen to 80, with two new fatalities reported from Sivasagar district. Over 2.12 lakh people in eight districts remain affected. The State government announced a six-month moratorium on repaying all types of loans for flood-affected people and sought a support package from the Centre. Twenty-one revenue circles and 437 villages are still impacted, with 75,583 people in 112 relief camps. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue and relief work, and significant crop area and infrastructure have been damaged.
Key Points
- Assam floods have caused 80 deaths and affected over 2.12 lakh people across eight districts.
- The State government declared a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for flood victims.
- A support package from the Centre has been requested for relief and rehabilitation.
- Rescue and relief operations are being carried out by various agencies, including the Army and NDRF.
- Significant damage to crop areas and infrastructure has been reported.
Exam Facts
- Death toll: 80.
- Affected people: over 2.12 lakh.
- Affected districts: 8 (Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metropolitan), Jorhat, Dhemaji, Nagaon).
- Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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