The river that cuases tremendous floods in Assam is

The correct answer is Brahmaputra. Key Points The Northeast India floods were caused by the overflowing of the Brahmaputra river in 2017. The Brahmaputra is known as the lifeline of Assam in normal times. The river causes misery every monsoon to about 20 out of the 32 districts of the state. The flood-prone area is 40 per cent of the state. Additional Information Ganga: Heavy monsoon rains results in floods of the Ganges and other rivers. It happens in eastern and central India above their banks. It is considered a sacred river. Gomati: The Gomti River is a tributary of the Ganga. The river is the son of Rishi Vashishtha according to Hindu beliefs. Gomti is a transcendental river of India. ​Yamuna: Yamuna River is also called Jumna. It is the major river of northern India . It primarily flows in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh states.