India, July 24 -- The death toll in Assam floods now stands at 47 after six more deaths were reported from the Sivasagar and Charaideo district, officials said on Thursday.

According to state chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, 70 to 80 people are still missing and the toll may rise further.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four of the deaths were reported from Nazira in Sivasagar district while two from Mohmara in Charaideo district.

Though the ASDMA has not confirmed any missing persons due to floods, the chief minister, during a visit on Thursday, said 70 to 80 people are missing.

"In Sivasagar, nearly 70 are missing and overall, at least 80 are missing and the number of deaths may rise in the upc...