Guwahati, June 9 -- Floods and landslides in Assam claimed three more lives on Sunday, raising the total death toll to 26 this year, officials said.

According to the reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 20 people have died due to floods in the state this year so far, while six others died due to landslides.

On Sunday, three children drowned in floodwaters at the Kamalpur area in Kamrup district.

On the other hand, the flood situation in the state is gradually improving as water has been receding in most areas.

Nearly 2.60 lakh people from 11 districts, including Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Morigaon, Kamrup, Goalpara, Cachar, Nagaon, Kamrup (M), Darrang, Lakhimpur, and Golaghat, are still affected by the deluge.

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