In Assam, the death toll from ongoing floods rises to 75, with further fatalities reported as rescue operations continue. According to state updates cited by multiple outlets, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma increases ex gratia compensation for the families of those who died in the floods to Rs 9 lakh, up from Rs 4 lakh. Relief efforts are also being stepped up as the government maintains shelter arrangements for people displaced by the floods. One report says around 32,000 displaced people are currently housed in relief camps established for those affected. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing in flood-affected areas, while officials continue assessing the impact and providing support to affected families. The reports also indicate that additional fatalities have occurred in the period covered, contributing to the rise in the overall toll.
Assam floods death toll rises to 75 as relief measures expanded
In Assam, the death toll from ongoing floods rises to 75, with further fatalities reported as rescue operations continue. According to state updates cited by multiple outlets, Chief Minister Himanta B...
- Assam flood-related deaths rise to 75.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma increases ex gratia payment to Rs 9 lakh per deceased family, from Rs 4 lakh.
- Rescue operations continue in flood-affected areas.
- Around 32,000 displaced people are sheltered in relief camps.
- Multiple newly reported fatalities push the toll higher during ongoing relief efforts.
As flood misery continues in Assam and rescue operations go on, the state government has increased ex gratia relief. As many as 32,000 displaced people are currently sheltered across newly established relief camps.
1 hour agoChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma increased the ex gratia payment for the families of those killed in the floods to Rs 9 lakh from Rs 4 lakh.
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