The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Thursday as water levels receded across several parts of the state.
However, according to an official bulletin, over 3.5 lakh people in 11 districts continue to be affected.
Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, remained above danger levels at various points, highlighting ongoing challenges despite the overall decline in water levels.
As per the latest update, a total of 3,55,400 individuals are grappling with the aftermath of the deluge in districts such as Cachar, Dhemaji, Cachar, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karimganj, Nagaon, Nalbari, and Sivasagar.
Dhubri emerged as the most severely impacted district with nearly 80,000 affected residents, followed closely by Nagaon with 77,500 and Cachar with 72,000.
Earlier this week, the number of affected persons stood at over 4.04 lakh across 12 districts.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, this year's flood-related toll, which also includes casualties from lightning and storms, has reached 113.
Currently, approximately 13,000 people have sought refuge in 66 relief camps, with an additional 19 relief distribution centers providing assistance to over 11,000 individuals.
Moreover, the floodwaters have inundated croplands spanning 16,673 hectares, impacting more than 1,63,800 domestic animals and poultry.
Despite improvements, the Brahmaputra continues to flow above the danger mark at Dhubri, Disang at Nanglamuraghat, and Rukni at Dholai, citing ongoing risks.
Reports of damages to embankments, houses, roads, bridges, and other vital infrastructure have been documented across several affected districts.
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