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Flood-affected village in Assam with houses and trees submerged underwater
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Assam Plans Flood Plain Zoning Bill 2026 to Regulate Riverbank Construction and Curb Flood Damage

The Assam government plans to introduce the Assam Flood Plain Zoning Bill, 2026, to regulate construction and land use along major river channels. The proposed legislation aims to restrict development in high-risk flood zones and strengthen preventive flood management across the state