Assam flood death toll rises to 68; over 7 lakh still affected

More than 7 lakh people have been affected across the state. PIC/X/@oddyasha

The death toll in this year's floods in Assam climbed to 68 with two more fatalities, while over 7 lakh people remained affected across five districts despite an overall improvement in the situation, officials said on Monday.

The two deaths were reported on Sunday from Charaideo district, which also remained the worst-affected with nearly 1.9 lakh people reeling under water, they said.

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