Assam Flood Deaths Rise To 78, Weather Office Issues Heavy Rain Alert

Assam flood deaths rise to 78 as India Meteorological Department issues Orange Alert for heavy rainfall.

Monsoon floods in Assam have left 78 people dead so far as thousands remain displaced. Opposition lawmakers have staged a protest in the Indian parliament. DW has the latest.

Despite water levels receding in large parts of Assam, the flood situation remains critical. The death toll has now risen to 78 and more than three lakh people are still affected, repoted news agency ANI. The situation looks even more grim as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isol

Punjab’s monsoon season usually lasts until September, and more rain is expected this week.

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