Guwahati, June 6 -- The flood situation across Assam continues to be critical, with over 5.6 lakh people in 16 districts reeling under the severe flood, an official bulletin confirmed on Friday.

The cumulative death toll from this year's floods and landslides has now climbed to 21, following two more fatalities reported on Thursday.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin stated that floodwaters are currently submerging 57 revenue circles and 1,406 villages, impacting a total of 5,61,644 individuals. Over 41,000 displaced people have sought refuge in 175 relief camps, while an additional 210 relief distribution centres are actively operational. The SDRF has been conducting evacuation operations in the Sribhumi dis...