Bihar flood toll touches 440; Assam, WB situation improves

August 26, 2017 21:24

Bihar continued to reel under floods with the toll mounting to 440 and 1.71 crore people still affected, while the situation in Assam and West Bengal has improved.

Araria district accounted for 95 deaths followed by Sitamarhi, 46, and Katihar,40.

The flood waters, however, have receded in some places, prompting many to return to their homes. The number of relief camps also dropped to 262, in which 1.65 lakh people were staying, a release by disaster management department said.

The flood situation in Assam improved as 2.03 lakh people is six districts were affected by the deluge against yesterday's 2.67 lakh flood-hit people in seven districts.

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