Assam floods worsen; death toll rises to 5, 1.7 lakh people hit

Flood situation worsens in Assam with 12 districts affected.

Death toll rises to 5 after one more fatality reported.

Over 1.70 lakh people affected across the state.

Major rivers including Brahmaputra flowing above danger levels due to heavy rains.

Continued rainfall expected to exacerbate conditions.