The flood situation in Assam remained grim as the death toll rose to 98, with 1,55,849 people affected across 13 districts. Golaghat remained the worst-hit district, while relief camps and distribution centres continued operating for displaced people.
The Assam government released nearly Rs 160 crore as interim flood relief to around 75,000 worst-affected households across four districts. Flood-related deaths rose to 85, while over 1.36 lakh people remained affected as relief and rehabilitation operations continued