Over 1.5 lakh people affected by floods in Assam
The number of affected people by the recent floods in Assam has risen to over 1.5 lakh, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said. The Brahmaputra river has flown above the danger mark in several districts, submerging 45 villages. Further, six State Disaster Management Response Force motorboats have been pressed into service to rescue people.