Assam grapples with severe flooding affecting over 3.64 lakh people across 19 districts, prompting rescue missions and IAF deployment. Cachar is the worst-hit, with rising river levels exacerbating the crisis. Northeast India faces grim conditions with flood-related deaths reaching 34, while authorities issue red alerts for several districts amid ongoing heavy rainfall and rising water levels.
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