36 dead, over 5.5 lakh affected as heavy rain continues to lash Northeast

By our Special Correspondent

The flood situation in the Northeast remains grim as incessant rainfall continues to cause mayhem across several states. The total death toll from floods and landslides triggered by the downpour over the past few days has now risen to 36, with over 5.5 lakh people affected across the region.

Assam is the worst-hit state, reporting 11 deaths and over 5.35 lakh affected people across 22 districts. Fifteen rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Barak and Subansiri, were flowing above danger levels at multiple locations.