In Photos: Assam Braves Floods To Celebrate Independence Day

The floods in Assam have already affected more than 30 lakh people and claimed 102 lives.

Many braved the floods in Assam to celebrate Independence Day. 

(Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta/Mizanur Rahman)

As India celebrates its 71st Independence Day on Tuesday, the state of Assam continues to grapple with floods that has affected over 30 lakh across 25 districts, and claimed the lives of at least 102 people this year.

But the flood did not deter the people of the state from taking part in the Independence Day celebrations. These heart-warming pictures are indicative of the iron spirit of the people in the face of adversity.

Celebrations in knee-deep water in Naskara LP school in Dhubri district of Assam. (Photo Courtesy: Mizanur Rahman)

Celebrations at South Kamrup district of Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

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(Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

Celebrations at Sukchar hospital in Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

Celebrations at South Kamrup district of Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

National Flag hoisting at the BDO office, South Salmara block, Assam. (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

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Holding the flag high at Fakiragram GP office in Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

Celebrations at Nagaon district of Assam  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

Celebrations at South Kamrup district of Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

Celebrations at South Kamrup district of Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

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People saluting at the Dhubri district of Assam.  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

Celebrations at Nagaon district of Assam  (Photo Courtesy: Anjana Dutta)

(With inputs from IANS, PTI)

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