At least 34 dead in India's northeast after heavy floods
At least 34 people have lost their lives due to intense flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in northeastern India over the past four days, according to officials and local media reports. The country’s weather department has warned of continued downpours in the coming days.
In the Himalayan state of Sikkim more than 1,000 stranded tourists were being evacuated on Monday, according to a government statement. Meanwhile, the Indian Army has launched rescue operations in the state of Meghalaya to assist over 500 individuals trapped by rising floodwaters.
Across the border in Bangladesh, a landslide in Sylhet claimed the lives of four family members. Authorities there have set up hundreds of emergency shelters in the hilly regions of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari to accommodate those affected.
Officials in both countries have issued alerts for more potential landslides and flash floods, urging residents in high-risk zones to stay cautious and take necessary precautions.
The northeastern parts of India and neighboring Bangladesh are particularly susceptible to monsoon-driven disasters, which annually impact millions through flash floods and landslides.
In Assam’s Silchar city, visuals from news agency ANI showed inundated streets and homes, with fallen trees obstructing roadways and adding to the chaos caused by the extreme weather.
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