Severe Floods in Assam Submerge 25,000 Hectares of Crops; Death Toll Reaches 47

Floods in Assam have taken a grim turn, with incessant rainfall and swollen rivers causing widespread devastation, affecting over 7.21 lakh people and submerging extensive crop lands.

Key Highlights:
- Casualties and Impact: The death toll has risen to 47, with 11 districts—including Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat—badly hit. Over 24,000 displaced individuals are sheltered in 103 relief camps.
- Agricultural Loss: More than 25,375 hectares of agricultural land have been submerged, dealing a heavy blow to Kharif crops and farmers.
- Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning in Assam and Meghalaya through July 30, raising concerns of further deterioration.