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The flood scenario in Assam continued to remain grim. Over 63,000 people are still affected by the floods across five districts, with the MeT Department forecasting more rainfall in the state in the coming days. The death toll stood at 32.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal of all assistance from the Centre to tide over the situation. A Home Ministry official said in New Delhi yesterday that Mr Singh spoke to the Chief Minister over phone and took stock of the flood



situation in the state. The Home Minister said all possible support is being provided to Assam and other northeastern states for overcoming the flood situation.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority in its latest report said 63,300 people are at present affected by the floods in Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo and Karimganj.

The authorities are running 26 relief camps and distribution centres in the affected districts.




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