Assam Flood Death Toll Climbs To 61 & 80K Await Relief

Assam's flood crisis has worsened, with the death toll rising to 61 and over 7.5 lakh people affected across 9 districts. Sivasagar remains the worst-hit area, while 80,000 stranded residents are still awaiting relief in key locations. Authorities said 856 villages remain submerged, and floodwaters have damaged more than 56,600 hectares of agricultural land.