Assam Celebrates Independence Day Amid Floods, Hoists Tricolor In A Boat & Knee-Deep Water

Assam is currently experiencing a tragic chain of events, seemingly state's worst deluge in the last three decades. With more than 10,00,000 affected in the span of 24 hours and over 102 dead, people in the region are undergoing a loss they're ready to recover from.

Reuters

Amid all the difficulties and tension, the state celebrated Independence day with the same fervour as the entire nation.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unfurled the flag at the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara, while other government officials celebrated at different venues in the state.

PTI

While some took it the streets riding cycles, motorcycles and waving the flag, others stuck to wherever they were to hoist our revered flag.

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In #kaziranga #independencedayindia is celebrated in a boat! #floods #nation #patriotism #reality @wti_org_india pic.twitter.com/T2MhdkKmLL

¡ª Vivek Menon (@vivek4wild) August 15, 2017

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These 2 photos from Assam literally brought me to tears.
Its really shameful that we people ignore Northeast India.#IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/oqlQg2X5t8

¡ª Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) August 15, 2017

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Assam: Various schools unfurled the tricolor in flood-hit Morigaon district #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/S0RlgYja7g

¡ª ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2017

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In a school in Assam Celebrating IndDay. pic.twitter.com/GB7NtwJ2fG

¡ª shahid siddiqui (@shahid_siddiqui) August 15, 2017

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Don't know about the location but a picture worth sharing. pic.twitter.com/fRvSKllQwY

¡ª Assam Floods (@AssamFloods) August 15, 2017

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#PicOfTheDay#IndependenceDayIndia celebrations at flood inundated school in #Kamrup district of #Assam.#IDAYWithAIR pic.twitter.com/X5JIWY6Urw

¡ª All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 15, 2017

Let's keep the enthusiasm alive.