The flood situation in Northeast India has worsened, affecting over 5.15 lakh people in Assam alone, with the death toll climbing to 36. Heavy rainfall warnings persist for several states, as the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers flow above danger levels. Relief efforts are underway, and authorities are evacuating affected populations in Manipur and Mizoram.
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