Assam is grappling with severe flooding across seven districts, which has resulted in 74 deaths and impacted approximately 3.33 lakh residents. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the families of those who died will receive ₹4 lakh as ex gratia, along with an additional ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Furthermore, he noted that families of individuals who have been missing for more than 30 days are also eligible for the ₹4-lakh ex gratia payment.

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