At least 34 people have lost their lives across India’s northeastern states due to relentless rainfall that has triggered devastating floods and landslides over the past four days, officials confirmed on Monday. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of continued heavy rainfall in the region.
In the Himalayan state of Sikkim, over a thousand tourists stranded by the extreme weather conditions are being evacuated by government agencies. Meanwhile, in neighboring Meghalaya, Indian Army teams have been deployed to rescue more than 500 people trapped by floodwaters in remote areas.
Across the border in Bangladesh, the situation is equally grim. A landslide in the Sylhet district claimed the lives of four family members, while emergency shelters have been set up in Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari to safeguard residents from further landslides and flooding.
Authorities in both countries are urging residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant. The region’s mountainous terrain, combined with seasonal monsoon rains, routinely leads to fatal flash floods and landslides, displacing thousands and damaging infrastructure.
In Assam’s Silchar city, floodwaters have inundated homes and streets. Local residents describe nightmarish conditions. “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,” said Sonu Devi, a resident, speaking to ANI.
With more rain forecast, rescue operations are ongoing, and the risk of further natural disasters looms large.
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