{
  "id": 667853,
  "title": "₹1,000 crore needed to rebuild flood-hit Assam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/1-000-crore-needed-to-rebuild-flood-hit-assam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T13:52:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/videos/1000-crore-needed-to-rebuild-flood-hit-assam/article71336992.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 12, 2026, the flood situation in Assam remained grave, affecting over 1.12 lakh individuals across four districts, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He stated that at least ₹1,000 crore would be needed for repairing properties and aiding the rehabilitation of flood-affected people in the regions devastated by the recent surge in flooding. Despite the forecast of additional rain in several areas already grappling with the deluge, officials emphasized the pressing need for substantial financial support to address the ongoing crisis.",
  "summary": "The flood situation in Assam remained serious on August 12, 2026, with more than 1.12 lakh people affected across four districts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Over ₹1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/over-1-000-crore-likely-needed-for-rehabilitation-of-assam-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-12T08:22:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Assam May Need Over Rs 1,000 Crore For Flood Compensation: Himanta Sarma",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/assam-may-need-over-rs-1-000-crore-for-flood-compensation-himanta",
        "published": "2026-08-12T11:37:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}