Guwahati: Congress MLA Joy Prakash Das on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the worsening flood situation in Assam, warning that conditions were likely to deteriorate further and calling for stronger relief measures from both the state and central governments.

Speaking to the media, Das said the flood-related death toll had risen to 75 and was continuing to increase. Describing the floods as a major humanitarian disaster, he said the loss of lives was deeply distressing and demanded immediate intervention to support the affected population.

The Congress legislator urged the Assam government to provide an ex gratia of Rs.10 lakh to the family of each person who died in the floods. He said adequate relief and rehabilitation measures should be ensured for all those affected by the disaster.

Das also appealed to the Centre to extend all possible assistance to Assam in dealing with the flood crisis and to strengthen ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts across the affected districts.