Indian State Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 100

The death toll from floods in India's northeastern Assam state has risen to 100 after two more deaths were reported late Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported on Aug. 10.

Assam's State Disaster Management Authority said late Sunday that two additional deaths had been reported, according to the report by Ahmad Adil.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on X that around 1.1 million people have been affected in 25 districts of the state. He said more than 2,000 relief distribution centers are operational across Assam.

“Rehabilitation efforts remain underway,” Sarma said.

The Assam government began a doorstep assessment of flood damage in all affected districts on Sunday. “Damaged houses, livestock and every other impact will be documented by Aug. 31. No family will be left behind in getting their due rehabilitation benefits,” Sarma said.