Assam flood situation continues to deteriorate; 11 more deaths take toll to 49
The flood situation in Assam continues to deteriorate as ten people lost their lives on Thursday taking the total death toll to 49.
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The flood situation in Assam continued to deteriorate, with 10 more people losing their lives on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 49. AP
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More than 30 lakh people have been affected in over 24 districts of the state, while eight rivers have already flowed above the danger level. AP
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Around 602 relief camps and distribution centres have managed to rescue around 3,500 people along with the help of the NDRF, SDRF and district administration personnel. PTI
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According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority’s report dated 15 August, more than 1.82 lakh hectares of crop have been affected. AP
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Morigaon was the worst hit district, having almost 29,500 hectares of harvested land under water. PTI
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Assam governor Banwarilal Purohit visited Morigaon on Wednesday and directed district administration to make adequate arrangement for pure drinking water, food, medicines and sanitation. PTI


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