Assam flood situation improves marginally; over 4.4 lakh people affected, toll remains 68

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Monday, with no fresh fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, though 4,45,495 people remained affected across six districts, according to an official bulletin.

The death toll in the state's floods this year remained at 68, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said.

Charaideo was the worst-hit district, with 1,88,404 people affected, followed by Sivasagar with 1,44,461 and Jorhat with 74,458.

A total of 90 relief camps remained operational, sheltering 28,695 displaced people, while 94 relief distribution centres were also functional.

The Dhansiri river was flowing above the danger level at Numaligarh in Golaghat district, PTI reported.

Multiple agencies, including the NDRF, SDRF and civil defence personnel, were carrying out rescue and relief operations, with 67 boats deployed in the affected areas.

The floods have submerged 37,139.52 hectares of crop area, while 26,679 animals have been washed away. Damage to houses, roads and other infrastructure was also reported from various affected districts.

(Inputs from PTI)