The overall flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, but over 20,000 people in Barpeta district have still been affected by the deluge.
According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 37 villages under three revenue circles -- Chenga, Sarthebari, and Barpeta, are reeling under water.
A total of 38 hectares of crop land of the lower Assam district are currently under water. Many flood-affected villagers are taking shelter on roads, and embankments for the last week as their homes are still under water.
Kanchu Miya, a flood-affected villager of the Agdiya Pathar area said that he is living on the road for the last eight days.