In Assam, flood situation continues to remain grim in Nalbari and Barpeta districts. While incessant rain flooded around 25 villages at Mayanag and Bhuragaon in Morigaon district, land erosion also created havoc in Chirang and Dhubri districts.At least 20 families moved to safer places in Chirang. Around 1 lakh 60 thousand people of 160 villages are reeling under flood-water. State Agriculture Minister Nilmani Sen Deka visited Nalbari and Barpeta district on Sunday to take stock of the situation. The Minister instructed the officials to expedite necessary relief and rescue works.
News On AIR | June 18, 2012 1:38 PM
Flood situation in Assam grim