Flood situation in Assam critical as overnight rains threaten fresh inundation

The Hindu reports on a worsening flood situation in Assam, with overnight rains exacerbating the crisis and pushing the death toll to 89. Over 1.22 lakh people have been affected across five districts, with Sivasagar bearing the brunt, having nearly 60,000 people impacted. The Dhansiri river in Numaligarh remains in a severe flood situation, prompting citizens to avoid the area due to rising water levels.

The government has released the first tranche of ₹75,000 interim relief to affected households, and Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to visit the flood-hit areas to assess the situation.

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