Assam Floods: 1.5 Lakh People in Karimganj Affected After 225 Villages Submerge Due to Heavy Rains; 40 Relief Camps Set Up

Over 1.53 lakh people have been affected due to the flood situation in Assam's Karimganj district. Water levels of three major rivers of the district Kushiyara, Longai and Singla are flowing above the danger level mark, reported ANI. Flood waters have submerged 225 villages in the district. Mridul Yadav, District Commissioner of Karimganj district told ANI that, over 1.50 lakh people and 225 villages of the district have been affected. Yadav added that a day before five people of a family died in a landslide incident. Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) flood reports stated that this year's flood has claimed 26 lives in the state. Watch the video to know.

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