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HOW A 97-YEAR-OLD ESCAPED DEADLY INDIAN FLOODS ON A BANANA RAFT

1 min read • 2 hrs ago • BBC News • [src]
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BBC NewsHOW A 97-YEAR-OLD ESCAPED DEADLY INDIAN FLOODS ON A BANANA RAFT2 hrs ago

WHAT HAPPENED

According to BBC News, a 97‑year‑old man escaped the deadly floods in Assam by riding a banana raft, a dramatic rescue that illustrates how the river’s waters have now reached areas once considered safe.

The BBC report highlights the elderly man's harrowing journey across the swollen river, underscoring the severity of the flooding in the northeastern Indian state. No additional figures or direct quotations are provided in the article.

Assam’s floods have intensified over recent weeks, threatening infrastructure and livelihoods in a region historically less affected by such extreme water levels.

  • A 97‑year‑old man survived the Assam floods by riding a banana raft.
  • The incident demonstrates that the floods are now reaching previously safe locations.
  • BBC News is the sole source of details for this specific rescue event.

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