India, June 4 -- Two more people have died in Assam, taking the toll to 19, as floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall have affected over 6.7 lakh people across the state, officials said.

Comparatively less rainfall was reported in Assam and other parts of the northeast in the last 48 hours; however, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya in the next 24 hours.

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials, 14 people have died due to floods, and five deaths have been reported due to landslides since last Friday.

"One death each was reported from Cachar and Nagaon in the last 24 hours. Twelve persons died due to floods between Friday an...