Guwahati, July 24 -- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the death toll in the floods will go up as many areas are disconnected, adding that 47 people have died and 8 are missing so far.

Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said the government has not been able to reach several affected areas, particularly in Charaideo and Sivasagar districts, and many people are unable to report their condition due to the disruption in connectivity.

"In Charaideo and Sivasagar district missing person number is seven; this is what has been reported. But many people are not in a position to report us; we are disconnected from them. So I think the death toll and missing person number will increase only. What we have stated today, the ...