Guwahati (Assam) [India], Over 41,000 people in eight districts of Assam have been affected by floods as heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed several parts of the state after Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night, killing one person. More than 26,400 people were affected in Karimganj district, while 8351 in Cachar and 6227 in Hailakandi district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) flood report. The flood waters have submerged 66 villages and washed away parts of five embankments. After flood water entered their houses, many people of the district were forced to leave their homes and take shelter in safe places. On the other hand, 143 villages under 16 revenue divisions have been hit by floods. Nagaon, Hailakandi, Karbi Anglong West, Karimganj, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts were affected in the first wave of floods. 336 hectares of crop area has been submerged in flood water. One person died in Karimganj district, while two people are missing in Cachar district, the ASDMA report said. The administration has set up 155 relief camps and 715 relief distribution centers in the flood-affected districts. More than 2.27 lakh animals have also been affected in the floods. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fire and emergency services, local administration are engaged in rescue operations in Karimganj and Cachar districts. Four roads, two bridges, culverts and six embankments have been damaged by flood waters in the flood-affected districts. The water level of Brahmaputra River, Barak River and its tributaries is rising after incessant rains in Assam, Mizoram and parts of the North. Eastern State On the other hand, several incidents of landslides have also been reported in Dim Hasao, Cachar and Hailakandi districts.