Flood situation in Assam gradually improving; 2.72 lakh people still affected

The overall flood situation in the state is improving, but the situation in Barpeta district is still grim, as nearly 1.70 lakh people in 167 villages in the lower Assam district have been affected. The district administration has set up 59 relief camps and 53 relief distribution centres. Nearly 1.05 lakh domestic animals in the district have also been affected.