In Assam, more than 1.15 lakh people have taken shelter in relief camps as the flood situation continues to remain grim, with the worst impact being felt in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts. According to the latest report, 14 more flood-related deaths have been recorded, including seven in Charaideo, six in Sivasagar and one in Jorhat.
With these latest casualties, the overall flood death toll in the state has risen to 61. The major rivers Dikhou, Disang and Dhansiri continue to flow above the danger level, aggravating the flood situation in Upper Assam.
Relief and rescue operations are continuing across the affected areas. Disaster response teams, district administrations and other agencies are engaged in providing relief materials, evacuating stranded people and extending assistance to flood-hit families. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have intensified relief measures in the worst-affected districts.
