#MonsoonAlert: 465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods
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As many as 465 people have lost their lives due to floods and rains in five states during the current monsoon season so far.
According to the Home Ministry's National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), 138 people have died in Maharashtra, 125 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 52 in Gujarat, and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains.
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NDRF teams deployed for rescue and relief operations
Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were engaged in rescue and relief operations in the affected states, the NERC said. A team of the NDRF comprises 45 personnel.
Eastern States
In Assam, more than 10 lakh people were affected
The deluges and rains have hit 26 districts in Maharashtra, 22 in West Bengal, 21 in Assam, 14 in Kerala, and 10 in Gujarat so far.
In Assam, 10.17 lakh people have borne the brunt of rains and floods, of which 2.17 lakh were living in relief camps.
A total of 1.61 lakh people were affected by rains and floods in West Bengal.
Southern States
NDRF teams also deployed in Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra
In Gujarat, 15,912 people were evacuated to safer locations after they were hit by floods and rains. 11 NDRF teams were positioned in the state.
In Kerala, the flood-impacted 1.43 lakh people. The state registered 125 deaths due to heavy rains, while nine people are missing.
Four NDRF teams were deployed for rescue and relief operations in Kerala, while three were stationed in Maharashtra.