India's Assam flood death toll rises to 31

The death toll in ongoing floods in India's northeastern state of Assam has risen to 31, the official broadcaster -- All India Radio (AIR) said Wednesday.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, over half a million people remain affected in 16 flood-hit districts.

As per the authority, 872 villages are inundated, and over 24,210 hectares of crop area have been damaged across the affected districts.

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