The Scotsman

22 missing after boat sinks in flood

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Twenty-two people were missing last night after a boat capsized in the flooded Brahmaputr­a River in India’s remote north-east.

Police said the boat was bringing 36 people to Gauhati, the capital of Assam state, from a village across the river.

Three bodies were recovered, while 11 people were rescued.

The boat sank after hitting the tower of an under-constructi­on water project.

Heavy monsoon rains have flooded large parts of India.

More than 1,000 people have died in seven states since the monsoon season started in June.

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