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
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
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
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
Morigaon was the worst hit district, having almost 29,500 hectares of harvested land under water. PTI
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