Flood situation continues to haunt Assam

Flood situation in parts several districts of Assam continue to affect the lives of people.

As many as 96 people lost their lives in flood-related incidents in the state till July 24.

According to the flood report by the ASDMA on July 24, Barpeta, Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Tinsukia, among other districts have been severely affected by the floods in the state affecting 27,79,895 people.

A total of 2,543 villages is reeling from the effects of the rising waters of the Brahmaputra River, among its other tributaries, which have affected 1,22,573.16 hectares of crop.

There are 50,136 people residing in 496 relief camps in the state.

As many as 125 animals have died due to flood and 153 animals are rescued as reported by the DFO Eastern Assam Wildlife division.