The centre has assured all possible help to flood hit Assam. Talking to newspersons at Lakhimpur today, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said this. The minister who headed a Central team to take stock of the situation, said that he has got a preliminary report and on the basis of assessment, the Centre would provide help. He appreciated the efforts of the Assam government being taken to help flood hit people. <br/><br/>Mr. Rijiju said that the NDRF teams are working effectively with district administrations. The minister also visited Dhemaji district to take stock of the situation. The Central team also suggested to utilise MG NERGA fund in flood and erosion. Meanwhile, DoNER minister Jitendra Singh today called Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and expressed concern over the damage caused by the devastating floods in Assam. <br/><br/>Official sources said that the flood situation is slightly improved at Majuli district today as water level receded.<br/><br/>Around 17 lakh 50 thousand people were submerged in current wave of floods. Overall 29 thousand people are staying at 123 relief camps being set up across the state. However, 600 people have left relief camps at Majuli district as the situation improved. Official sources said, five persons have died due to flood related incidents during last 24 hours. With this, the death toll has gone up to 49. On the other hand, forest officials have rescued 17 hog deers today at the Kaziranga national park.

The centre has assured all possible help to flood hit Assam. Talking to newspersons at Lakhimpur today, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said this. The minister who headed a Central team to take stock of the situation, said that he has got a preliminary report and on the basis of assessment, the Centre would provide help. He appreciated the efforts of the Assam government being taken to help flood hit people. <br/><br/>Mr. Rijiju said that the NDRF teams are working effectively with district administrations. The minister also visited Dhemaji district to take stock of the situation. The Central team also suggested to utilise MG NERGA fund in flood and erosion. Meanwhile, DoNER minister Jitendra Singh today called Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and expressed concern over the damage caused by the devastating floods in Assam. <br/><br/>Official sources said that the flood situation is slightly improved at Majuli district today as water level receded. Over 17 lakh people were affected in current wave of flood. Several wildlife parks are also inundated.