Heavy Flooding In Northeast India Leaves at Least 34 Dead

Severe flooding in the northeastern parts of India over the past four days has resulted in the loss of at least 34 lives, according to officials and reports, with further intense rainfall anticipated, according to meteorological forecasts.

Efforts were underway on Monday to move more than a thousand tourists out of the mountainous region of Sikkim, as per an official update. In Meghalaya, military rescue operations were deployed to assist over 500 individuals marooned in waterlogged zones.

Across the border in Bangladesh, a single family suffered a tragic loss as four members perished in a landslide in Sylhet’s northeastern district. Meanwhile, numerous emergency shelters were set up on Sunday across the elevated areas of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari to provide refuge for those at risk.

Officials have cautioned that more landslides and sudden floods are possible, and people living in high-risk regions have been asked to stay vigilant.

This part of the subcontinent, encompassing India’s northeast and parts of Bangladesh, often experiences intense seasonal rainfall, frequently triggering hazardous landslides and flash flooding that disrupt the lives of millions annually.

In Silchar city, located in Assam, many streets and homes were inundated. Images circulating online showed roadways blocked by fallen trees and waterlogged neighborhoods.
“We are facing a lot of challenges. I have a child, their bed is submerged in water. What will we do in such a situation? We keep ourselves awake throughout the night,” Sonu Devi, a Silchar resident, said.


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