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Rain News LIVE: Kerala, the gateway of the monsoon into the mainland of the country, has received deficient rainfall so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding, and brought normal life to a standstill in various parts of Assam, besides claiming the lives of seven people, as confirmed by the daily flood.

Floodwaters have damaged crops in over 10,000 hectares of land, submerged several roads and disrupted connectivity to Guwahati.

The flood situation in the State is improving but people are now grappling with post-flood problems.

Two Assam MLAs have contributed one months pay to the Chief Ministers relief fund in order to help with flood relief efforts in the state.

The floods have killed more than 900 animals this year, while a number of embankments, roads, bridges, and other significant infrastructures have been damaged.

With the reduction of rain in last one day, there has been some relief for people in Assam. But the flood situation continues to remain grim in many parts of the state.

The flood situation in Assam has marginally improved, but 2.71 lakh people in 15 districts are affected due to the flood.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 874 villages under 37 revenue circles are currently underwater.

India News: The overall flood situation in the state is improving, but the situation in Barpeta district is still grim, as nearly 1.70 lakh people in 167 villages