Devastating Floods in Assam, India Leave Thousands Marooned

‘We are eating leaves’: Assam floods make boy spend night on tree, others on rooftops

Torrential runoff from Nagaland triggered devastating floods across Assam's Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. Thousands of families were marooned, with many taking refuge on rooftops and trees. A viral video highlighted the plight of a boy and his family surviving on leaves. Former MLA Debabrata Saikia described the situation as terrifying and critical. Many stranded individuals faced challenges reaching authorities due to communication failures.

By KANGKAN KALITA