At least 30 people have died following intense monsoon rains that triggered flash floods and landslides across northeast India, officials confirmed on Sunday.
The torrential downpour over the past three days caused widespread destruction in several states:
Assam: 8 deaths
Arunachal Pradesh: 9 deaths (many in landslides)
Mizoram: 5 killed in a single landslide
Meghalaya: 6 deaths
Nagaland and Tripura: 2 deaths reported collectively
Authorities have issued a red alert for multiple districts due to continued heavy rainfall. The Brahmaputra River, swollen from the relentless rains, has overflowed its banks in several areas.
The Indian Army launched large-scale rescue operations in Manipur, relocating hundreds to safer locations and distributing food, water, and medical aid.
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, has urged officials to stay on high alert, particularly in landslide-prone and low-lying areas.
Each year, India’s monsoon season running from June to September is essential for water supplies but often brings severe floods and landslides, leading to tragic losses. Experts note that changing climate patterns may be influencing the behavior of the monsoons, though links to global warming remain under study.
Just last month, Mumbai experienced its earliest monsoon rainfall in nearly 25 years, flooding many parts of the city.
AFP
