Remal aftermath: In Assam, 40,000 people affected as heavy rains wreak havoc; 5 deaths so far

Guwahati, 30/5: One person died and over 40,000 people were affected as incessant rains, in the aftermath of cyclone Remal, resulted in the increase in water levels of several rivers across Assam on Wednesday leading to floods in eight districts.

A person drowned in Karimganj district, taking the toll to five since Tuesday, while two others went missing in the neighbouring Cachar district, they said