Severe Flooding Hits Assam State in India

MORIGAON, INDIA - JULY 2: State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) boat performs a rescue operation in a flood-affected village on July 2, 2024 in Morigaon, India. Floods in India's state of Assam are primarily caused by heavy monsoon rains and the overflow of rivers in the region. Assam, situated in a low-lying area, features an extensive network of rivers, notably the Brahmaputra and its side streams. During the monsoon season, these rivers frequently experience substantial precipitation, causing them to swell and breach their banks, resulting in widespread flooding. (Footage by David Talukdar/Getty Images)