In Assam, the flood situation in the Karimganj district of Barak Valley has further deteriorated today. The heavy rains lashing the valley and its neighboring areas have inundated more new areas of human habitation and crops. According to the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the District, 23 more relief camps have been set up on Monday taking the total number to 243. Over 45 thousand flood affected people are there in the relief camps. Till today, 1800 quintals of rice, 324 quintals of pulse and 108 quintals of salts have been distributed among the marooned people. Meanwhile<br/> The Chief Minister has instructed the Deputy Commissioners of the districts to prepare action plan to face the challenge of possible floods in the State. He also asked his ministerial colleagues to strictly monitor the situation in their respective districts. Mr. Gogoi also asked the concerned departments the ensure buffer stock of all essential commodities for relief operations among the flood victims.<br/> According to a Central Water Commission report this evening, the Brahmaputra is flowing one metre forty centimetre above the danger level in Dibrugarh. The water level of the mighty river is in a rising trend from Dibrugarh to Dhubri. The Puthimari river is also flowing above the danger mark. <br/>