Devastating Floods in Assam: A Region on the Brink The death toll in India's flood stricken Assam has risen to 87, with hundreds more still stranded as waters continue to rise.
The Brahmaputra River has burst its banks, inundating large areas of land and leaving countless families homeless.
Causes of the Disaster: Heavy Monsoon Rains and Urbanization Heavy monsoon rains have been causing devastating floods in Assam for decades.