Jorhat, Aug. 9 -- Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of India, on Sunday assured that the flood situation in Jorhat district is now under control, with the water level gradually receding, even as large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts continue across the affected areas.

According to the latest assessment, around 1.66 lakh people have been affected by the floods in 304 villages across the district. The floods have so far resulted in nine casualties. There has also been significant damage to agriculture and loss of livestock.

Speaking to ANI on the Jorhat flood situation, Margherita said, "The devastating floods affected 166,000 people in our Jorhat district, across 304 villages. The casualty number is nine....