GUWAHATI, May 31, 2024 (TBINN)
Assam’s flood-situation worsened with over 1.98 lakh people affected in nine districts and one person drowning to death as water-level of major rivers rose following incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, officials said.
A person drowned to death in Hailakandi District, pushing the toll in the state to six due to floods and rain since Tuesday, while 18 others were injured.
Altogether 1,98,856 were affected in the districts of Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, according to a report of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (A.S.D.M.A.).
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