The flood situation in Assam has considerably improved on Wednesday. Most of the rivers are flowing below the danger level. Five persons have lost their lives in the past 24 hours.

The second wave of floods caused major damages to agriculture land and standing crop, fisheries, infrastructure including roads, bridges and culverts. Road communication has been affected due to floods and surging waters washed away bridges and damaged roads and embankments. Despite the improved situation, over 14 lakh people are still affected due to floods in 27 districts. District administrations are providing food and other essential materials to the affected people. Over 160 wild animals died due to flood-related incidents at the Kaziranga National Park.