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Assam's Silchar still under water for seventh day; CM reviews situation on rubber boat

Published: 27th June 2022 03:10 PM  |   Last Updated: 27th June 2022 09:54 PM  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a ride on a rubber boat to assess the flood situation at Silchar. He called the flood a man-made disaster. Further, he has instructed officials to file a case with the police to probe on the breach of embankment. Although, the floodwater seems to be receding in a few districts, over 25 lakh people are still affected. The current death toll stand at 126.

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