Guwahati/IBNS, July 30 -- The death toll in the devastating floods in Assam has risen to 78, while more than three lakh people continue to remain affected across the state, media reports said on Thursday.

Death toll rises The toll increased after three more deaths were reported in the last 24 hours-two in Sivasagar district and one in Golaghat district. The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, have claimed dozens of lives over the past several weeks.

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