Assam floods leave three dead
Deccan ChronicleGuwahati: The aftermath of Cyclone Remal has left Assam grappling with severe floods following incessant rains. According to official sources, the floods have claimed at least three lives—two in Cachar and one in Karimganj district—and affected 41,719 people as relentless rains and cyclone-induced conditions ravaged the state on Thursday. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reported that at least eight districts are currently affected by the floods. Residents of vulnerable areas have been relocated to safety, with three relief camps set up in Karimganj and two in Cachar to shelter the flood-hit population. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has urged people to avoid staying in vulnerable structures, refrain from entering water-logged areas, stock up on essential items, and contact authorities in case of an emergency.