Over 18 Lakh People Affected By Assam Floods; 54 Casualties; 2,930 Villages Submerged

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority on June 17, nine additional people perished in Assam as a result of the flood, bringing the death toll to 54. The flood catastrophe has affected 18.94 lakh people in 28 districts. There are presently 2,930 villages under water. Flood waters have inundated 43338.39 hectares of farmland in flood-affected regions. The water level of a few rivers has risen over the danger limit.