Death toll in Assam floods rises to 44; CM visits Kaziranga
The flood situation in Assam affected over 17 lakh people and has taken the death toll to 44, officials said. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday visited flood affected Kaziranga National Park and ordered setting up of a coordination committee for wildlife protection. Sonowal also visited rescue camps and said steps are being taken to repair minor breaches on embankments.