In Assam, the overall flood situation has slightly improved. Water level receded in Nalbari and Barpeta districts. But continuous river bank erosion at Laharighat in Morigaon district forced the administration to shift more than 400 families to safer places. Meanwhile, Barpeta district administration yesterday distributed ex gratia to the families of the flood victims. The death toll in recent flood mounted to ten in the state, with the recovery of one body today at Goherpaam in Barpeta.As the water level receded, a few relief camps are likely to be vacated within a day or two. 23 thousand inmates have taken shelter at various relief camps. Relief materials are being distributed by the administration to the flood affected people. So far 600 quintals of rice, 95 quintals of dal and 150 liters of cooking oil have been distributed. Health department is also distributing Halogen tablets to purify drinking waters.39 medical teams and two mobile boat clinics are being deployed in Barpeta and Nalbari. District administration is closely monitoring the flood and relief operations by setting up a 24- hour control room in Barpeta.