In Assam, 11 people were killed in 24 hours due to floods and landslides

• The toll in the ongoing flood and landslides in Assam crossed 70 on Monday.
• Nearly 42 lakh people in over 30 districts have been affected by the floods.
• The government stands firmly with the people of Assam and Meghalaya.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reported that 11 persons had died; in floods and landslides in the previous 24 hours. Assam’s flood situation has remained catastrophic; affecting approximately 42 lakh people across 30 districts.

On Monday, the death toll from Assam’s continuing floods and landslides surpassed 70; with two police officers among the victims. One of the officers in charge of a police station in Nagaon district went to assist marooned persons; but was washed away.

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The four western districts of Barpeta, Baksa, Goalpara, and Kamrup; are home to over half of the 42 lakh people affected by the Assam floods.

21% of Barpeta’s total land area affected by the flood.

On Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma; on the state’s dire circumstances.

The home minister stated that the government is solidly behind the people of Assam and Meghalaya.

Spoke to CM Assam Shri @himantabiswa and CM Meghalaya Shri @SangmaConrad; to discuss the situation in parts of both states in the wake of heavy rainfall & flooding.
Modi government stands firmly with the people of Assam and Meghalaya in this hour of need.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 20, 2022

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