Silchar, July 25 -- The death toll of Assam floods now stands at 61, after 14 people died on Friday, said the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sought an update from chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the relief and rescue operations that continues across the flood-hit districts.

"He sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground. I briefed him on the measures being undertaken by the State Government and our efforts to reach out to every affected family," Sarma wrote on X.

"Expressing his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property, the Hon'ble Prime Minister assured the people of A...