Environment · India
Assam floods affect over 1.7 lakh people; Army deployed
Flooding in Assam has impacted over 1.7 lakh people, with rivers breaching danger marks. The Indian Army has been deployed for rescue operations, including 'Operation Jal Rahat'. Train services have been suspended in affected areas as rail tracks were submerged. The state government requested the Army and Air Force to remain on standby for evacuations, stating that people's safety is their highest priority. Some reports indicate at least 10 deaths due to the floods, with specific districts like Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat being the worst hit.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 9 · Right 0 n = 11
- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, EastMojo, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, Reuters, The Guardian