Assam flood situation improves; over 5.24 lakh affected, 2 more deaths push toll to 68

GUWAHATI: (Jul 26) The flood situation in Assam further improved on Sunday, though over 5.24 lakh people remain affected across five districts, while two more fatalities pushed the toll in this year’s deluge to 68, an official bulletin said.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 5,24,700 people have been impacted in Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Sivasagar districts.

Two more persons lost their lives during the last 24 hours, as they drowned in the flood waters in Charaideo district, it said in the bulletin issued late on Sunday.