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The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Sunday as incessant rain inundated new areas across the state,

The flood condition in Assam remained grim on Monday with overnight heavy rainfall across several parts of the state, inundating villages, towns and farmlands.

IMD issued a 'Red Alert' and predicted 'very heavy' to 'extremely heavy' rainfall across several districts of Assam till June 22

Amid Assam floods, administration has been operating one relief camp, where nine people are currently staying, besides 16 relief distribution centers

As per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Cachar, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Hojai, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sonitpur, Tinsukia have been severly effected by floods.

The ferry was en route from Nimati Ghat in Jorhat to Kamalabari, Majuli.

Guwahati, June 19 (IANS): At least 18 of 31 districts in Assam have been hit by the first wave of monsoon floods, affecting more than 30,000 people in the state, an official said on Monday.

While there have been no deaths caused due to floods, several bridges and roads have been submerged including embankments that have been damaged

The floodwaters are causing agony for 30,729 people in 444 villages, and some of them had to leave their homes in search of shelter in relief camps

At least 18 of 31 districts in Assam have been hit by the first wave of monsoon floods, affecting more than 30,000 people in the state.