What are the causes and impacts of Assam floods as mentioned in the latest news reports
Highlights the rising death toll and emphasizes the need for close monitoring and warnings issued by the CWC.
- Monsoon rains leading to heavy flooding in Assam, affecting millions of people.
- Rising death toll reported due to drowning, landslides, and water-related accidents.
- Destruction of crops, properties, and infrastructure, leading to significant economic losses.
- Displacement of people from their homes, with thousands taking shelter in relief camps.
- Inadequate warning systems exacerbating the situation, emphasizing the need for improved monitoring by authorities like the Central Water Commission (CWC).
- Recommendations for early warning systems to enable timely evacuation and minimize casualties in the future.
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