At least 50 people killed and 700,000 displaced by India floods after monsoon rains
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Assam, a state in northeastern India, killing at least 50 people and forcing 700,000 to leave their homes. The Brahmaputra River overflowed, flooding nearly 900 villages and several parts of Guwahati, the state capital.Key Facts
- At least 50 people died due to flooding in Assam, India.
- Around 700,000 people were displaced by the floods.
- The Brahmaputra River, which flows through Assam, overflowed after heavy monsoon rains.
- Nearly 900 villages were submerged and more than 7,000 homes lost electricity.
- About 300,000 people took shelter in government relief camps.
- Authorities provided food and supplies through airdrops from helicopters.
- Rescue teams, police, and volunteers worked to help stranded residents.
- Climate change is making South Asian monsoon rains more intense and unpredictable.
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