‘All destroyed within a second…’: Assam flood victims narrate devastating losses

Aug 05, 2026

Sivasagar (Assam), 05 August (ANI): A flood-affected victim and resident of Bihubor Railwayghat says, "We didn't expect that such a huge flood will come. From July 18 incessant rainfall was happening and no one thought that a huge flood will come. We were in our house and our son was outside. Suddenly huge water came and flooded our house as well as the area. The waters washed away household goods... My wife drowned in water two times, we finally saved her. What I earned in my life, all destroyed within a second..."