Heavy Rain and Flooding Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan The latest bout of heavy rain and flooding in north eastern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan has resulted in a devastating death toll of 82, with many more left to pick up the pieces and wonder how they will rebuild their shattered lives.
Assam in India has borne the brunt of this disaster, with 36 deaths and over 650,000 people affected by flooding that has caused widespread damage to homes, farmland, and infrastructure.
The Brahmaputra River, one of the world's largest waterways, has seen its increased flow cause chaos during the monsoon season.