Torrential rain hit at least 23 of Assam's 33 districts and the federal water resources body said water levels in the Brahmaputra were expected to rise, with more rain forecast over the next three days. "The flood situation remains extremely grave with several embankments breached," Assam Water Resources Minister Keshab Mahanta told Reuters. Most of the Kaziranga National Park, home to the rare one-horned rhino, was under water, authorities said. Assam, famous for its tea plantations, is hit by seasonal flooding each year, forcing state and federal governments to spend millions of rupees on flood control. Assam has so far reported 7,492 coronavirus infections and 11 deaths.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 29, 2020 09:45 UTC