India's Assam state faces its worst floods in decades
India's Assam state is grappling with flooding that a state minister described as the worst in six decades. While flooding occurs in Assam every year, this year's scale has far exceeded typical levels. Thousands of residents have lost homes and livelihoods to the rising waters.
Assam, in northeastern India, is facing devastating flooding that a state minister described as the worst the region has seen in six decades. While Assam experiences flooding every monsoon season, this year's scale has caught officials off guard.
Residents in affected areas describe homes and farmland submerged overnight, wiping out livelihoods built over generations. Local authorities say thousands of people have been moved into temporary shelters as waters continue to rise in some districts.
Climate experts say shifting rainfall patterns are intensifying flood risk across the region. As the state government continues rescue operations, pressure is mounting for longer-term investment in flood-prevention infrastructure.
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