As many as 80 people have lost their lives in the floods that have hit 58 districts in the Northeast, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Singh, who reviewed the flood situation in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur with officials of these states here, said the damage caused by the rains was “unprecedented”. A total of 58 districts have been affected due to floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur where around 80 lives have been lost, he said. He said the damage caused by the floods and landslides has been contained to a large extent. (HT Photo)Singh suggested that experts from space technology and ISRO be roped in for carrying out an assessment of damage in the Northeast.

Source: Hindustan Times July 13, 2017 14:55 UTC