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The flood situation in Assam showed further improvement on Sunday, although more than 524,700 people continue to face the impact of flooding across five districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

The latest bulletin issued by the ASDMA late on Sunday stated that the affected districts are Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Sivasagar. While water levels have receded in several areas, thousands of residents are still dealing with flood-related challenges.

The number of affected people has fallen from nearly 655,000 across six districts on Saturday, indicating a gradual improvement in the overall flood situation.

Death Toll Rises to 68

The ASDMA confirmed that two more people died during the last 24 hours after drowning in floodwaters in Charaideo district.

With these latest fatalities, the death toll from this year's floods in Assam has increased to 68.

Charaideo Remains the Worst-Hit District

Among the affected regions, Charaideo continues to be the worst-hit district, where nearly 190,000 people have been affected by the floods.

The other severely impacted districts include:

• Sivasagar: More than 150,000 people affected
• Jorhat: Around 140,000 people affected

Floodwaters continue to disrupt normal life in these districts despite signs of improvement elsewhere.

Relief Camps Continue to Support Displaced Families

The state administration is continuing relief efforts for displaced residents.

According to the ASDMA, authorities are operating 354 relief camps and aid distribution centres across four districts, where 37,724 displaced people are currently receiving assistance.

Several rescue operations have also been carried out by the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire & Emergency Service, and the police, helping people stranded in different parts of Upper Assam.

Villages, Crops and Infrastructure Damaged

The latest ASDMA bulletin reported that 763 villages remain affected by floodwaters across the state.

The floods have also damaged 48,742.09 hectares of crop area, causing significant losses to agriculture.

In addition, embankments, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure have suffered damage in several districts due to the flooding.

Dhansiri River Remains Above Danger Level

The Dhansiri River at Numaligarh continues to flow above the danger level, according to the disaster management authority.

Officials are closely monitoring the river as water levels remain high.

Thousands of Animals Also Affected

The floods have also impacted livestock across Assam.

The ASDMA said that 88,240 domestic animals and poultry have been affected due to widespread flooding in the state.

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