Assam flood worsens, Death toll nears 90

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The floods in Assam have affected 26 districts and claimed around 90 lives till July 22, said the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). According to the flood report by the ASDMA on Wednesday, Barpeta, Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Tinsukia, among other districts have been severely affected by the floods in the state affecting 26,31,343 people. The rising water levels have damaged embankments, roads, bridges, and culverts, among other constructions like houses, etc in the state. Watch video.