India, July 24 -- The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Friday with many rivers continuing to rise following incessant rains, while 47 people died in the deluge and over 7.21 lakh people are affected across 11 districts, officials said.

Around 40 people are still missing and the toll might increase, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

To review the situation, Sarma will chair a video conference with district commissioners and senior officials stationed across the flood-affected districts to assess the administration's ongoing response in handling the crisis.

"The situation has improved slightly, but we still have not been able to reach around 20 per cent of the affected people. I believe we will be able to reach them b...