Assam floods: 82 dead, 1.78 lakh affected as relief efforts intensify - key points

Assam flood death toll remains 82 with nearly 1.78 lakh people affected across seven districts.

The Centre approved Rs 379.35 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Assam's flood response.

Charaideo is the worst-hit district with over 75,000 people affected, followed by over 58,000 in Sivasagar.

relief camps shelter around 15,000 displaced people, and 17 relief distribution centres assist over 5,500 residents.

Villagers in Sivasagar's Nepali Khuti area used six country-made boats to rescue over 1,000 people from five villages.