The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Assam flood: Over 6.43 lakh affected; Central team will visit soon, Shah tells CM
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Assam is facing a severe flood crisis affecting over 6.43 lakh people, with the death toll expected to rise as rivers remain above danger levels. The Union Home Minister has promised a central team visit to assess the damage while local political tensions escalate in the state assembly.
Assam’s flood situation remained critical on Thursday (July 23, 2026) with over 6.43 lakh people affected in 10 districts, while incessant rains threatened to aggravate the situation as several major rivers were already in spate, according to an official report.
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