Assam flood situation improves; over 5.6 lakh affected, 41000 in relief camps –

In Assam, the overall flood situation improves slightly. Over 5 lakh 60 thousand people are still reeling under the deluge in 16 districts. There is no report of loss of any human life due to the flood this morning. About 1400 villages were affected by floods, and over 1900 hectares of crop areas have been damaged across the state. The State Government has engaged SDRF teams for evacuation at Sribhumi District since early morning. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, over 41 thousand people are in the 175 relief camps. Road, railways and ferry services have been disrupted at various places across the State.
 
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has informed that moderate rain is very likely to occur at most places over the State.