Floods in India cause 50 deaths and displace 700,000
Flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains in the northeastern Indian state of Assam has resulted in the death of at least 50 people and the displacement of 700,000 others. The waters of the Brahmaputra River, which stretches for about 900 kilometers from the Chinese Tibetan region, have inundated many villages, sweeping away homes and drowning approximately 900 villages. More than 7,000 homes have lost electricity. Authorities have provided relief supplies, including air drops, and rescue teams are working to save affected residents and deliver aid.
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