Eight lives have been lost in Assam in the last 24 hours, officials have said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reports, three people died in floods and five were killed in landslides in different parts of the state.

As many as 175 villages under 20 revenue circles in 12 districts of the state have been affected in the first spell of floods in the state.  Over 78,000 residents have been affected in more than 15 districts, they said. Nearly 7000 flood-affected victims are taking shelter in relief camps and relief distribution centres set by the district administration.

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