Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam deteriorated with one person losing his life and the number of people affected by the deluge rising to over 57,000 across seven districts, forcing the state government to urge the Army and Air Force to be on standby for evacuation and rescue operations, officials said.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he has instructed four of his cabinet colleagues to visit Upper Assam to oversee rescue and relief efforts in the three worst-hit districts.
