Assam Floods: Situation remains grim in Nagaon, thousands leave homes for safety

Flood situation continued in Assam's Nagaon as nearly 30,000 people have been affected. It turned critical after the flood waters of the River Brahmaputra breached a large portion of the Hatimura embankment. More than 25 villages have been affected and the flood waters submerged 1099.5 hectares of crop area. Many people have been forced to leave their homes and are now taking shelter on roads and higher land.