At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit India s northeast, authorities said Sunday, with destroyed roads and bridges leaving thousands more still cut off despite waters receding.
The state-wise data on damages due to heavy rains and floods in the entire state (rural and urban areas) has been compiled by the Central Water Commission (CWC), and as per which the total damages, including crops, houses and public utilities stood at Rs 2,76,004.05 crore, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said.