82,000 people affected by flood in Assam

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Jun 23 2017 | 8:57 PM IST
Flood situation in Assam worsened today with over 82,000 people affected in four districts in the state.
According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 82,500 people are affected by flood in Lakhimpur, Darrang, Udalguri and Karimganj districts.
ASDMA said 146 villages are under water, while 500 hectares of crop land have been damaged.
Authorities are running 256 relief camps and distribution points, where over 500 people are taking shelter at this moment.

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First Published: Jun 23 2017 | 8:57 PM IST

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