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Assam village vanishes in hour as toll hits 78
Times of India··31 Jul
Hiloni village in Assam was largely wiped out within an hour as floodwaters surged on July 30, according to ground reports from the region. The death toll from Assam floods rose to 78 with more than three lakh people affected statewide. Guwahati based reporting described Hiloni as ground zero of the state's devastating monsoon flood fury this season.
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What It Means For You
- Assam residents in flood prone areas should heed early warnings as sudden surges can destroy villages within hours.
- Relief donors can support verified campaigns reaching Hiloni and other communities where homes were swept away.
- Families across the state face displacement as over three lakh people remain affected by ongoing monsoon flooding.
What's Happening
- Hiloni village in Assam was largely wiped out within an hour as floodwaters surged on July 30.
- The death toll from Assam floods rose to 78 with more than three lakh people affected statewide.
- Ground reports from Guwahati describe Hiloni as ground zero of the state's devastating monsoon flood fury.
Hiloni Village Wiped Out In An Hour
- Assam's 2026 monsoon season has brought particularly severe flooding across multiple districts along major rivers.
- Sudden flash surges can overwhelm villages before residents evacuate, especially in low lying riparian communities.
- State disaster teams continue rescue operations alongside relief distribution for displaced families in shelter camps.
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