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The flood situation in Assam on Thursday has deteriorated, as nearly 2 lakh people, including 36,000 children from 9 districts of the state have been affected in the deluge. Assam Floods: Situation Deteriorates in State As Nearly Two Lakh People Including 36,000 Children Affected by Deluge (See Pics and Videos).

Guwahati, May 30: Around 2 lakh people have been affected due to the devastating floods in the nine districts of Assam, an official said on Thursday.

Unfortunately, one woman lost her life in the Lala locality of Hailakandi district due to flash floods.

The incessant rains have exacerbated the problem, with all major rivers in the state flowing well above the danger mark.

A person drowned in a swollen river in Assam's Hailakandi district due to heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Remal, pushing the overall death toll in the state to six, while 18 others were wounded.

Heavy rain induced by Cyclone Remal triggers severe flooding in Assam and Manipur, leaving 2 dead and affecting over 40,000 people. Relief efforts underway with multiple columns of Indian Army and Assam Rifles mobilized for rescue operations.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), at least eight districts are currently affected by the floods.

More than 41,000 people from eight districts of Assam have been affected by floods as heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of the state following the landfall of Cyclone Remal on Sunday night.

At least three persons, including a school student, died in Assam in the last 24 hours due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Remal in the state, and 10 districts have been put on Red alert as more downpours are expected, officials said on ...