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.

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Assam continues to reel from the impact of devastating floods. While the death toll has now climbed to 75, 3.3 lakh people across seven districts remain affected by floods.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, highlighted India's achievements in defence, space, sports, and environmental conservation. He praised the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, advances in missile systems, growing defence exports, and the successful private-sector launch of the Vikram-1 rocket.

The Prime Minister also reviewed the flood situation in Assam, assuring full central support for ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Meanwhile, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing his age and health.

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Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday will conduct a review meeting on flood relief measures being taken in the state.

The concerned officers will brief the chief minister regarding the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-to-canalise-its-rivers-with-technical-support-from-world-bank-adb-244810">steps being taken for flood relief</a> in the meeting scheduled at 2 pm today.

Minister for Water Resources, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria will attend the meeting along with Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Suresh Kumar, Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh, among other officers.

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday will conduct a review meeting on flood relief measures being taken in the state. The concerned officers will brief the chief minister regarding the steps being taken for flood relief in the meeting scheduled at 2 pm today.

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday will conduct a review meeting on flood relief measures being taken in the state. The concerned officers will brief the chief minister regarding the steps being taken for flood relief in the meeting scheduled at 2 pm today. Minister for Water Resources, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria will attend the meeting along with Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Suresh Kumar, Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh, among other officers.

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and all Maharashtra ministers on Tuesday decided to donate a month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to augment <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/43-dead-3-missing-as-flood-continues-to-batter-maharashtra-242561">flood relief in the state</a>.

"CM Devendra Fadnavis and all the Ministers of Maharashtra Cabinet decide to donate one month's salary towards the CM Relief Fund for Maharashtra Floods !" a tweet by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) read.

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Meanwhile, the state Cabinet announced Rs 6,813 crore assistance for the flood-hit people, out of which Rs 4,708 crore was allocated to Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara and Rs 2,105 crore for Konkan region, Nashik and rest of the affected districts.

"CM Devendra Fadnavis chaired Maharashtra Cabinet Meeting and announced Rs 6813 crore assistance for the flood-affected persons of the state. Rs4708 crore for Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara. Rs2105 crore for Konkan region, Nashik and rest of the affected districts," another tweet by the CMO read.

In a series of tweets earlier in the day, Fadnavis thanked people who had contributed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in view of the floods.

"Thank you Harman Finochem Ltd for the contribution of Rs 51,00,000 (Rs 51 lakh) towards CM Relief Fund," Fadnavis' tweet read.

"Thank you Aurangabad District Cooperative Milk Producer Union for the contribution of Rs 25,00,000/- (Rs 25 lakh) towards CM Relief Fund," his second tweet read.

He also thanked the Gurudwara Board in Nanded for providing relief to flood-affected people in Kolhapur and Sangli districts.

"Thank you Gurudwara Board Takhat Sachkhand Shri Huzur Abchal Nagar Sahib Nanded for food &amp; medical assistance to flood-affected persons in Kolhapur and Sangli !," the chief minister tweeted.

The death toll due to the floods and heavy rainfall in Pune division has reached 43 while three persons are missing, an official statement said on Tuesday.

As per the statement from the Divisional Commissioner's office here, at least 4,74,226 people have been rescued from 584 villages and evacuated to 596 temporary shelters in Pune, Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara and Solapur districts.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and all Maharashtra ministers on Tuesday decided to donate a month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to augment flood relief in the state.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and all Maharashtra ministers on Tuesday decided to donate a month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to augment flood relief in the state. "CM Devendra Fadnavis and all the Ministers of Maharashtra Cabinet decide to donate one month's salary towards the CM Relief Fund for Maharashtra Floods !" a tweet by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) read. CM @Dev_Fadnavis and all the Ministers of #MaharashtraCabinet decides to donate one month’s salary towards #CMReliefFund for #MaharashtraFloods ! — CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) August 13, 2019 × Meanwhile, the state Cabinet announced Rs 6,813 crore assistance for the flood-hit people, out of which Rs 4,708 crore was allocated to Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara and Rs 2,105 crore for Konkan region, Nashik and rest of the affected districts. "CM Devendra Fadnavis chaired Maharashtra Cabinet Meeting and announced Rs 6813 crore assistance for the flood-affected persons of the state. Rs4708 crore for Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara. Rs2105 crore for Konkan region, Nashik and rest of the affected districts," another tweet by the CMO read. In a series of tweets earlier in the day, Fadnavis thanked people who had contributed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in view of the floods. "Thank you Harman Finochem Ltd for the contribution of Rs 51,00,000 (Rs 51 lakh) towards CM Relief Fund," Fadnavis' tweet read. "Thank you Aurangabad District Cooperative Milk Producer Union for the contribution of Rs 25,00,000/- (Rs 25 lakh) towards CM Relief Fund," his second tweet read. He also thanked the Gurudwara Board in Nanded for providing relief to flood-affected people in Kolhapur and Sangli districts. "Thank you Gurudwara Board Takhat Sachkhand Shri Huzur Abchal Nagar Sahib Nanded for food & medical assistance to flood-affected persons in Kolhapur and Sangli !," the chief minister tweeted. The death toll due to the floods and heavy rainfall in Pune division has reached 43 while three persons are missing, an official statement said on Tuesday. As per the statement from the Divisional Commissioner's office here, at least 4,74,226 people have been rescued from 584 villages and evacuated to 596 temporary shelters in Pune, Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara and Solapur districts.

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