Flood situation improves in Assam: State Disaster Management Authority
Assam floods
The disaster has claimed the lives of about 24 people in the state
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has claimed on Sunday that the flood situation in Assam has improved.
The Authority, however, added that the about two lakh people were still reeling under the heavy flood in the districts Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Hojai, Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi.
The state has been experiencing severe floods for the past few days. The floods have further resulted in landslides in several areas.
The disaster has claimed the lives of about 24 people in the state.
According to a report released by the ASDMA, the floods have most affected Karimganj district by disrupting the lives of over 1.25 lakh people. The second most affected district is Cachar where more than 27,000 people were affected.
The report further stated that 394 villages were under water and 3,100 hectares of crop areas have been damaged.
The authorities have set up 133 relief camps and distribution centres in four districts, where 27,954 people are taking shelter at present, the report said.
The Jia Bharali river is flowing above the danger mark at the NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur district.
(With inputs from PTI)