The toll from the Assam floods reached 71 on Thursday, 16th July, after 4 more people died in flood-related accidents in the state.

The flood situation in the state is only worsening with nearly 40 lakh people, across 26 districts, affected so far.

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Reports suggest that 80% of Kaziranga National Park is submerged in water due to floods in Assam. So far, 66 animals have died and 170 animals have been rescued.

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Weather reports further suggest that heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Assam and other northeastern states over the next few days.

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The ongoing monsoon rains have also caused flood-like situation in certain districts of Bihar. As many as 55,000 people have been directly affected after villages in Darbhanga district got submerged.

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A red alert has also been issued for Mumbai and other coastal areas in Maharashtra after the region recorded heavy rains recently.

The city has recorded heavy water-logging and traffic over the past few days.