Ground zero of Assam’s flood fury: Village vanishes in an hour; toll rises to 78

Monsoon floods in Assam have resulted in 78 deaths and widespread displacement of thousands of residents. The disaster was exacerbated by torrential rains in neighboring Nagaland, which caused the Dikhow river to overflow and destroy Hiloni Nepali Khuti village in the Sivasagar district. The flooding has caused significant property damage, including the loss of nearly four thousand cattle, leaving survivors facing difficult conditions as they attempt to recover.

Beyond the immediate humanitarian impact, the crisis has reached the national political stage. Opposition lawmakers have staged protests in the Indian parliament regarding the situation, while meteorologists warn that further rainfall is expected to continue affecting the region.