Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal distributes relief materials to the flood-affected at a relief camp in Goalpara on Friday. Picture by UB PhotosTwo flood-related deaths have been reported in Assam in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to five. The affected districts have come down to seven from nine but the number of people affected has gone up to over 3.81 lakh. The fresh deaths were reported from Lakhipur in Goalpara district and Hojai district. Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited Goalpara, the district worst affected by floods, on Friday afternoon.

Source: The Telegraph May 29, 2020 23:48 UTC