Although overall water levels have started receding in some regions, over 3.32 lakh people across seven districts remain severely affected by the deluge. Charaideo continues to be the worst-hit district with 1.42 lakh affected residents. Although overall water levels have started receding in some regions, over 3.32 lakh people across seven districts remain severely affected by the deluge. Charaideo continues to be the worst-hit district with 1.42 lakh affected residents, followed by Sivasagar with 97,074 and Jorhat with 57,371 displaced citizens. AdvertisementTo assist grieving families, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an increase in ex-gratia compensation from 4 lakh to 9 lakh rupees per deceased person.