India: Floods claim 26 lives in Assam

India: Floods claim 26 lives in Assam

NEW DELHI: In the India's state of Assam, at least 26 people were killed in floods.

An official said that thousands of people in 144 villages remained affected by the ongoing floods.

The flood waters have damaged roads, embankments and other infrastructure in Biswanath and Karimganj districts. Reports said the floodwaters have affected 457 hectares of cropland.
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