Assam govt avoids blame game over Upper Assam floods as Congress links illegal mining to disaster

Assam's government is set to investigate the contributing factors behind recent floods once relief operations are completed. The opposition Congress party claims that illegal mining has exacerbated the severe flooding in Upper Assam, which affected four districts in an unprecedented manner. While the government attributes the disaster to record rainfall in Nagaland, immediate focus remains on relief and rehabilitation efforts for those impacted by the floods.

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