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Assam floods kill 21 people in one day affecting 16 districts
At least 21 people were killed in Assam within 24 hours as floods worsened, affecting over 564,000 people across 16 districts, prompting relief and rescue operations.
Kadapa student dies after being swept away in Brahmaputra river
A 19-year-old student from Kadapa district died after being swept away by floodwaters in the Brahmaputra river while attending college in Guwahati.
Three Assam districts face unprecedented flooding this monsoon season
Three Assam districts historically less affected by floods have experienced severe inundation this monsoon, with the state government reporting the worst situation in 60 years.
Active tectonic fault identified beneath China hydropower project on Brahmaputra river
A new study confirms the presence of an active tectonic fault beneath China's Medog hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, highlighting geological risks for India and downstream countries.
Monsoon rains cause floods and landslides across multiple Indian states
Heavy monsoon rains have caused floods in Assam and landslides in Jammu-Kashmir and Nagaland, resulting in significant casualties and infrastructure damage across India.