Guwahati, July 30: Assam Minister Rameswar Teli on Thursday said the state’s flood situation has affected at least 30 tea gardens in the state while 11 gardens have faced severe damage that will badly impact tea production in the coming days. Speaking to reporters here, Teli said preliminary assessments indicate that floodwaters entered nearly 30 tea gardens across Assam, of which 11 have suffered extensive damage. He added that the information was compiled on the basis of reports submitted by the office of the Labour Commissioner. The minister also said the Indian Army has been deployed in several affected areas to strengthen rescue and relief operations. Large parts of Upper Assam continue to remain affected by floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Assam and adjoining states, with rescue, relief and restoration efforts continuing across the region.