Floods, Rains and Tragedies Wreak Havoc: 98 Dead in Assam, Building Collapses in Agra, Youth Swept Away in Delhi Drain
Key Highlights:
- Assam Floods: The death toll in Assam's devastating floods has risen to 98, with 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districts. Golaghat, Sivasagar, and Jorhat are among the worst-hit regions, with over 10,000 displaced people sheltered in 55 relief camps as rivers flow above danger marks.
- Agra Building Collapse: Amid heavy downpours, a dilapidated two-story building collapsed in Belanganj market under Chhatta police station limits. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported as no pedestrians were nearby at the time.
- Delhi Drain Incident: An 18-year-old youth named Ankit slipped and was swept away by the strong currents of a flooded drain near Madanpur Khadar in Sarita Vihar, Delhi, while returning from Noida. Search and rescue operations by DDMA and fire services are currently underway.