Assam: Flood Situation Improves; Over 5.6 Lakh Affected, 41000 In Relief Camps

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NET Web Desk

Guwahati, Jun 6: The overall flood situation in Assam has shown signs of slight improvement, though more than 5.60 lakh people remain affected across 16 districts of the state. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), over 1,400 villages have been impacted, and floodwaters have damaged more than 1,900 hectares of cropland.

There have been no reports of human casualties as of this morning. The State Government has deployed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams for evacuation operations, particularly in the Sribhumi district.

Relief efforts continue with more than 41,000 individuals currently taking shelter in 175 relief camps set up across the state. Meanwhile, road, railway, and ferry services have been disrupted in several locations due to the flood.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall over most parts of Assam in the coming days.

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