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Assam floods affect over 4.4 lakh, death toll rises
Assam is experiencing severe floods, with over 4.4 lakh people affected according to some reports, while others state over 5.24 lakh are impacted. The death toll has risen to at least 68, with one report indicating 78 fatalities. A state minister described the current floods as the worst in six decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised aid after a review meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party MPs. The Assam BJP aims to collect ₹12 crore from party workers for flood victims.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 12 · Right 4 n = 20
- Left (4): National Herald, Newslaundry, Scroll.in, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (12): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, EastMojo, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Print, The Quint, The Times of India
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (3): BBC News, Deutsche Welle, The Guardian