Flood situation in Assam becomes critical, nine more deaths reported | India News

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GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam turned critical on Friday with nine more people, including two children, losing their lives wreaking havoc in this year’s floods and landslides in the state at 55, according to a bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
Deaths were reported in Hojai, Nalbari, Bajali, Dhubri, Kamrup, Kokrajharand Sonitpur. Two people were reported missing in Hojai and Sonitpur. A total of 18.9 lakh people remained affected in the state, he said. Landslides have been reported in Dima HasaoGoalpara, Hojai, Kamrup and Kamrup (Metropolitan).