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Floods in Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat Claim 92 Lives
Heavy rains in July caused big floods in several parts of India.
In Assam, the floods killed 82 people and flooded almost 200,000 people.
Kerala had 8 deaths and many families had to stay in relief camps.
In Chhattisgarh, two girls died and more than 50 houses were damaged.
Gujarat’s weather department warned six districts of very heavy rain.
The government gave each of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha 500 crore rupees to help.
Rescue teams used boats to save over 1,000 people in Assam.
The India Meteorological Department said more rain could come, so people were told to stay alert.
The floods showed how dangerous the monsoon can be for many communities.
92 people died across Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat due to monsoon floods.
Assam’s death toll reached 82, affecting 1.92 lakh people and flooding 379 villages.
Kerala reported 8 deaths, 5,792 displaced to 209 relief camps, and 27 houses destroyed.
Chhattisgarh lost two girls and more than 50 homes were damaged in Narayanpur district.
Gujarat placed six districts under red alert; the central government allocated Rs 500 crore each to Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
- Who
- Affected people across Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat; government officials and rescue workers
- What
- Monsoon floods causing deaths, displacement, and property damage
- Where
- Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and surrounding districts in India
- When
- July 2024, with reports on August 1, 2024
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rains and sudden rainfall leading to flash floods
Key facts
- Death toll
- 92
- Affected people
- 1.92 lakh
- States affected
- Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat
- Central assistance
- Rs 500 crore each to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha; Rs 379.35 crore to Assam
- IMD alert
- Red alert in six Gujarat districts
Quotes
Chouhan Choudhury
Rescue volunteer involved in Sivasagar boat operation
“"We were at home, but the water came at such a speed. We started saving others using boats. We have never seen something like this. We had six boats, including mine and others. We rescued the people whose houses were torn apart, who were stuck, and took them to town on these boats. We saved over 1000 people from 5 villages."”
thestatesman.com
“"Consequently, many people were displaced from their homes, and local infrastructure has also suffered damage. Our district administration is working with great diligence. Efforts have been made to ensure immediate relief reaches the area… relief materials have been distributed to the people here."”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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