Lakhs affected in Assam, Bihar as flood fury continues
Hundreds of people were marooned in several inundated regions of Bihar, Assam and West Bengal due to floods.
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Hundreds of people were marooned in several inundated regions of Bihar and Assam even as heavy rains in other parts of the country flooded streets, choked traffic and hit normal life. PTI
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In Assam, the flood situation continues to deteriorate in 25 districts. The floods have claimed 123 lives so far, while 33.45 lakh remained affected. AP
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Indian Army has been called in to assist the civil administration in rescue and relief operations in Assam. The authorities are running 304 relief camps where 1,38,648 people had taken shelter. PTI
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In Bihar, the death toll mounted to 72 affecting over 73 lakh people across 14 districts. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas. PTI
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The Centre has deployed 300 army personnel and two army choppers along with 3,900 State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force personnel in evacuation and relief operations. PTI
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Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan called the flood crisis “worst in almost three decades”. He also assured all possible help to the state. PTI
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