Guwahati: The overall flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement as the Brahmaputra and its tributaries recorded a receding trend.

With cessation of rain in the catchment areas, the rivers were flowing with a receding trend although vast tracts of land was still under water.

According to official sources, situation however continued to remain grim in Dhemaji district as the administration was gearing up for a massive post-flood operation to provide succour to the victims.

In Lower Assam also the situation was improving although thousands of inmates were still in the camps and yet to return to their homes.

It would take more than a couple of days for the water to start clearing from the low-lying areas, sources said.

According to the meteorology office, there would be negligible rain in the next 24 hours as the monsoon was shifting Southwards.

Nearly 40 lakh people of 22 districts have been affected in the current wave of flood which has taken a toll of 24 lives.

PTI