Nearly 25.29 lakh people have been affected in 24 of the 33 districts of the state in flood-related incidents in Assam.

Guwahati: Nearly 25.29 lakh people have been affected in 24 of the 33 districts of the state in flood-related incidents in Assam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi rang up Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to take stock of the situation and assured all help and support to the state to deal with the perennial flood havoc.

PhotoThe death toll due to floods and landslides this year in the state has increased to 110, with 84 dying in flood-related incidents, it said.

"Hon''ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji took stock of the contemporary situation regarding #AssamFloods2020, #COVID19 and Baghjan Oil Well fire scenario over phone this morning," Sonowal tweeted.

"Expressing his concern & solidarity with the people, the PM assured all support to the state," he said.

An official at the Chief Minister''s Office (CMO) said Sonowal informed Modi about all the measures the state has taken so far in dealing with the problems faced by the people.

Sarbananda Sonowal tweet"The Prime Minister said that the central government was keeping a close watch on flood, erosion, Covid-19 and Baghjan situation in the state and had been standing closely with the people of Assam during these difficult times," the CMO said in a statement.

During the conversation, Sonowal also apprised the prime minister that the state government has taken steps for providing shelter to the flood-hit people in relief camps, where strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols are being ensured.

The flood has also affected 25,85,294 domestic animals and poultry across the state during the last 24 hours, it added.