September 28, 2012 8:27 PM

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Assam flood: Death toll mount to 27, six missing

In Assam, the death toll in recent flood has mounted to 27 while six others remained missing. The overall situation has improved as most of the rivers including the Brahmaputra have receded. Over 15 lakh people in 18 districts have been affected. Assam government has announced a 200 crore special scheme covering four lakh 10 thousand hectare crop lands which will benefit around 12 lakh flood affected population.Meanwhile, the investigative team of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has reached Kaziranaga National Park. The team will investigate the killings of rhinos by poachers at Kaziranaga and also help state government to prevent it. The two rhinos left bleeding by poachers after removing their horns, succumbed to their injuries today. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today reviewed the situation of the park with senior officials.

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