Floods in the Indian state of Assam have resulted in at least 68 deaths and affected over 700,000 people across a dozen districts.More than 800 villages were submerged, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter in over 180 relief camps and distribution centres.

The severe flooding is attributed to an intense cloudburst over neighbouring Nagaland in mid-July, which overwhelmed rivers already swollen by the monsoon season.

The disaster has devastated over 35,000 hectares of cropland and affected hundreds of thousands of livestock, with road links to some of the worst-hit areas severed.While waters have begun to recede, officials warn of potential further casualties due to the ongoing risks posed by rising floodwaters.

State authorities have emphasised the need for improved preparedness amid concerns over the increasing frequency and severity of such natural disasters.

The crisis has highlighted the vulnerability of rural communities in the region, with many residents still struggling to access basic necessities as recovery efforts continue.