Assam continues to battle one of its worst flood disasters as the death toll rises to 78. More than 3 lakh people have been affected, with hundreds of villages still submerged under floodwaters. Authorities have set up relief camps and dispatched emergency aid, but thousands remain displaced while farmland and livelihoods have suffered extensive damage.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of more heavy rainfall in the coming days, raising fears of fresh flooding in vulnerable districts. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the Assam government of full support for relief and restoration efforts.

Assam Flood Crisis Deepens: Death Toll Rises to 78, Over 3 Lakh People Affected | India Flood News

Dilip Rathod, an Indian farmer from Shivani village in Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal in the state of Maharashtra, expressed his frustration at the meager insurance payout of Rs 52.

Indian farmer mockingly seeks police escort for $0.64 'significant' crop loss compensation from govt

The prices of red chilli peppers are surging as output in top exporter India is set to drop by a fifth from a year ago, hit by an invasive pest attack and damage from unseasonal rain in key southern producing states.

Red chilli pepper prices surge on crop damage in top exporter India

Global warming can double the occurrence of crop pests and diseases by the end of the century in China, threatening the Asian giant’s food security, scientists have warned.

Global warming can double crop pests and diseases in China, threaten food security, warn scientists

Pakistan is facing the oddest crisis of them all - locusts. Coincidentally, tomato prices have sky-rocketed in Pakistan, with most farmers living in distress. But the authorities have to now fight locusts as they're capable of destroying up to 40 per cent of the crops in the country.

Pakistan under attack by locusts, more than 40% crops under risk

Affected districts are located in the northern, northwestern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Over 500,000 people are affected from drought

80% of the crop has been destroyed, Mathura farmers said as they hoped a help from the government

Heavy rainfall causes severe damage to crops

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