Assam news: 4-year-old child killed as boat capsises, over 50,000 affected by thunderstorm

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Four people were killed and more than 50,000 affected after a thunderstom wreaked havoc in Assam..

Trees and electric poles were uprooted and numerous houses damaged as the downpour lashed several parts of the state on Sunday evening..

A boat carrying 15 passengers capsized when it was coming from Sishumari Ghat to Nepurer Alga..

Another woman was killed in Cachar after being caught in the midst of the storm while two people died due to lightning strikes..

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