Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal visited the Kaziranga national park today to take stock of the flood situation. He took a boat ride to assess the flood situation and also monitored the highland areas where animals took shelter. <br />''<br />''The Chief Minister also visited the  Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation at Barjuri near Kaziranga National Park.  <br />''<br />''He appreciated the role of forest personnel for their roles in the challenging time. Around 90 percent areas of the park are under water. Mr. Sonowal also met inmates in a relief camp and instructed the administration to provide all help.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Meanwhile, the flood situation has improved at some places as there was no rain in the past 12 hours. </span>Five persons lost their lives today as the death toll has gone up to 71 .  Nearly 40 lakh people are affected in the current wave of floods in 27 districts.