New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The flood situation remained grim across several parts of the country on Sunday, with heavy monsoon rains triggering flooding, waterlogging, displacement and loss of lives in Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more heavy rainfall and flash flood risks in several regions over the coming days.

In Chhattisgarh, heavy rains triggered severe flooding in the Abujhmad region, with Narayanpur district bearing the brunt. More than 50 houses were damaged and two girls lost their lives.

A flood-affected resident, Sonaru Ram, highlighted that around 16 houses were washed away in the incident, adding that a situation like this had never arisen before in the area.

"The ra...