Health & Environment
Assam Flood Toll Reaches 97; Over 1.68 Lakh People Affected
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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The death toll from the ongoing floods in Assam has risen to 97 as of August 7, 2026, with 1.68 lakh people across 15 districts currently battling severe inundation.
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Approximately 481 villages remain submerged, and the state government has announced a door-to-door assessment of flood damage to be conducted from August 9 to August 30.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that relief operations are ongoing, while the IMD continues to monitor weather patterns for potential further rainfall in the region.