Assam flood situation remains grim as 41 killed so far, over 727k affected
Silchar, July 23 -- The flood situation in Assam has worsened as the government confirmed 41 deaths on Wednesday with the Indian Air Force and the army helping state authorities with rescue work even as over 727,000 people remain affected across 25 districts of the northeastern state.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) 10 deaths were reported on Wednesday taking the toll in the state to 41.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that over 100 persons are missing and the death toll may rise in the next three to four days.
Officials said over 727,000 people across 25 districts have been affected by the flood.
Sarma visited flood-affected districts, including Charaideo and Sivasagar and said that t...
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