1 dead, nearly 5 lakh people affected as Assam flood situation remains grim

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One person was killed in Assam as the flood situation in the state continued to remain grim with nearly five lakh people affected due to the deluge, officials told news agency PTI on Friday...

No relief from the floods is expected soon as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain over the next few days, which could further swell the water levels...

According to an Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report, 4.95 lakh people were affected due to the deluge till Thursday evening...

Several people were forced to shift to safer areas as flood waters entered their homes and some hutments were destroyed due to the deluge...

A yellow alert has been issued for Friday by the Met Department, advising people to be on watch and remain updated for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of the state...

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