However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy rainfall in parts of central, northeastern and eastern India over the next four days.
According to ASDMA officials, over 24.20 lakh people across 30 districts had been affected till Friday (July 5).
According to officials on Tuesday, two people drowned in Cachar district, while one died in Dhubri, South Salmara, Dhemaji, Nagaon and Sivasagar. With the latest deaths, the number of victims rises to 79 in different districts.
The flood water also inundated over 39,870 hectares of crops in 2,779 villages in 26 districts, officials said, adding that over 13.66 lakh domestic animals were also severely affected.
Among the 26 flood-affected districts, Cachar, Barpeta, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Dhubri, Darrang and South Salmara are the worst affected.
The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level at Neamatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati and Dhubri, while the Burhidihing, Dikhou, Disang, Kopili and Kushiyara rivers are close to the danger level at many places.
ASDMA officials also said that more than 48,000 people are sheltered in the 507 relief camps opened by the district administrations, while another 267 relief distribution centers are functioning in different districts.
National and State Disaster Response Forces, Fire and Emergency Service personnel, police forces, AAPDA Mitra Volunteers of ASDMA and volunteers of various NGOs have also been deployed for the rescue and relief operations.
Wild animals in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KN) were largely affected by the flood as a vast area of the park was submerged and the park authorities continued their efforts to rescue the animals and prevent poaching.
KN director Sonali Ghosh said that so far, 133 wild animals have been rescued, while 159 animals, including deer, rhinos and deer, have drowned in the flood waters.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who regularly reviews the flood situation in the state, on Tuesday said the situation is improving in Assam. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita undertook an extensive review of the flood situation in Karimganj and Cachar districts during her visit to south Assam. She inspected key relief camps in these districts and interacted with flood-affected residents. Assessing the distribution of relief materials, child nutrition, clean water, medical services and sanitation efforts, she expressed satisfaction with the measures implemented.
According to ASDMA officials, over 24.20 lakh people across 30 districts had been affected till Friday (July 5).
According to officials on Tuesday, two people drowned in Cachar district, while one died in Dhubri, South Salmara, Dhemaji, Nagaon and Sivasagar. With the latest deaths, the number of victims rises to 79 in different districts.
The flood water also inundated over 39,870 hectares of crops in 2,779 villages in 26 districts, officials said, adding that over 13.66 lakh domestic animals were also severely affected.
Among the 26 flood-affected districts, Cachar, Barpeta, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Dhubri, Darrang and South Salmara are the worst affected.
The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level at Neamatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati and Dhubri, while the Burhidihing, Dikhou, Disang, Kopili and Kushiyara rivers are close to the danger level at many places.
ASDMA officials also said that more than 48,000 people are sheltered in the 507 relief camps opened by the district administrations, while another 267 relief distribution centers are functioning in different districts.
National and State Disaster Response Forces, Fire and Emergency Service personnel, police forces, AAPDA Mitra Volunteers of ASDMA and volunteers of various NGOs have also been deployed for the rescue and relief operations.
Wild animals in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KN) were largely affected by the flood as a vast area of the park was submerged and the park authorities continued their efforts to rescue the animals and prevent poaching.
KN director Sonali Ghosh said that so far, 133 wild animals have been rescued, while 159 animals, including deer, rhinos and deer, have drowned in the flood waters.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who regularly reviews the flood situation in the state, on Tuesday said the situation is improving in Assam. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita undertook an extensive review of the flood situation in Karimganj and Cachar districts during her visit to south Assam. She inspected key relief camps in these districts and interacted with flood-affected residents. Assessing the distribution of relief materials, child nutrition, clean water, medical services and sanitation efforts, she expressed satisfaction with the measures implemented.
