According to Pratidin Time, the death toll from the ongoing floods in the Indian state of Assam has reached 101. The latest figures, provided by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) in their Monday report, indicate that one additional fatality occurred in the Sivasagar district over the previous 24-hour period.
The flooding continues to impact a significant portion of the state, with 10 districts currently reporting flood-related disruptions. Authorities state that approximately 126,431 people across 458 villages remain affected by the rising waters. The disaster has also caused substantial damage to local infrastructure and agriculture, with reports confirming that 25 revenue circles have been impacted and over 11,000 hectares of crop area have been damaged.
State officials continue to monitor the situation closely as swollen river systems pose an ongoing threat to low-lying and vulnerable regions. Emergency response teams remain deployed to provide support to the affected populations and to manage the logistical challenges posed by the inundation of rural areas. The ASDMA continues to issue regular updates as the state works to mitigate the impact of the monsoon-related flooding.
The report is consistent with regional disaster management reporting standards in India. As a single-source report from a regional outlet citing an official state agency (ASDMA), it is treated as credible reporting.
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Original report: Pratidin Time