India’s severe monsoon season causes more than 100 deaths since July
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains have caused floods and landslides in India since July, killing over 100 people and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Scientists link the increased severity and danger of these rains to climate change and weather patterns like El Niño.Key Facts
- More than 100 people have died in India due to floods and landslides since July 2026.
- Assam state has been the worst affected, with at least 87 deaths, including 47 in Sivasagar district.
- Kerala has reported 15 deaths and seven missing, with over 10,000 people in relief camps.
- Jammu and Kashmir reported at least 31 deaths due to heavy rainfall.
- Lightning strikes killed at least 14 people in Jharkhand, mainly farm workers.
- Monsoon deaths happen every year in India after dry summers cause droughts and water shortages.
- Neighboring Sri Lanka also experienced deadly monsoon floods and drought conditions at the same time.
- The extreme weather is linked to El Niño, a climate event that changes ocean and wind patterns, affecting global weather.
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