Death toll rises to 100 in Indian ferry disaster
Reports say more than 100 people from the vessel that was carrying 300 passengers on the Brahmaputra river in Assam state are still missing, while dozens of others either were rescued or made it to safety, BBC reported.
Poor safety standards mean ferry accidents are common on the river but that this is one of the worst disasters in recent memory.
Police officials said it happened in the remote district of Dhubri during heavy winds and rain.
Dhubri is about 350km (215 miles) west of Assam's main city, Guwahati.
The vessel capsized and broke into two pieces during the storm, police said.
Assam state Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said emergency teams were in place but nightfall and bad weather were hampering rescue efforts.