Assam: Flood situation deteriorates with 36 deaths so far, over 4 lakh people affected
Assam continues to struggle with the severe impact of the ongoing natural disaster, with many communities severely affected. The flood situation is slightly alarming now as many tributaries of Brahmaputra are flowing above the danger level. The flood situation in Assam worsened on Thursday, claiming another life and leaving over four lakh people impacted across 19 districts, according to an official bulletin. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported in its daily flood update that a person drowned in the Khairabari area of Udalguri district. This recent fatality brings the total number of deaths caused by this year’s floods, landslides, and storms to 36. The deluge continues to wreak havoc in the state, with numerous communities grappling with the severe effects of the ongoing natural disaster. More than 4,00,000 people affected As per the bulletin, more than 4,09,300 people remained affected in Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Biswanath, Cachar, Darrang, Goalpara, Hailaka