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Assam Floods: 9 Dead and 1.66 Lakh Affected in Jorhat | The Local News

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Flood SectionSunday, August 9, 2026

Assam Floods: 9 Dead and 1.66 Lakh Affected in Jorhat

By The Local News Desk•1 min read•Verified Report

Assam Floods: 9 Dead and 1.66 Lakh Affected in Jorhat

Upper Assam Flood Watch

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Severe flooding in Assam has claimed nine lives and affected 1.66 lakh people across 304 villages in Jorhat.

Key details regarding the flood impact include:

Fatalities: 9 dead Affected Population: 1.66 lakh people Affected Area: 304 villages in Jorhat

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