Assam Flood Toll Rises to 28

GUWAHATI: The death toll from floods in Assam on Wednesday rose to 28 as two more deaths were reported, officials said. However, the flood situation has improved marginally. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), at least 5,75,470 people, including 1,15,314 children of 1,073 villages have been affected in 15 of the state's 34 districts.

ASDMA release said that 51,671 hectares of crop areas remained affected in flood-hit areas.

In all, 72,698 people are staying in the 310 relief camps, while the district administrations have also opened 112 relief distribution centres in all the affected areas, a press release said.

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