Assam monsoon flooding kills at least 41 as rescue operations continue

Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have inundated parts of Assam in northeastern India, leaving roads and homes under water.

The footage from Sivasagar shows residents wading through chest-deep floodwater with their belongings, while others use makeshift rafts to navigate submerged streets.

At least 41 people have died across Assam, according to officials, as rescue and relief operations continue in affected districts.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the situation as 'very serious', saying the floods had unfolded in a way he had never seen before.