# Death toll rises to 87 in flood-stricken Assam, India

https://mins.news/en/item/13046

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04 21:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/4/aje-onl-nf_death-toll-rises-to-87-in-assam-040826?traffic_source=rss

> The death toll in India’s Assam has climbed to 87 after monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding. Flood victims have been forced to leave their homes and are living in makeshift shelters. The disaster has disrupted communities across the affected area. Residents continue to face difficult conditions as they seek temporary refuge from the floodwaters.

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