After deadly floods in India’s Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning
Summary
In Assam, India, heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed more than 100 people in 2026. Experts said the floods have become worse due to climate change, environmental damage, and poor planning, and they called for better early warnings, scientific risk studies, and restoring natural areas to absorb water.Key Facts
- A man named Rojo Neog was swept away by sudden floodwaters and found dead three days later.
- Floodwaters in some villages rose rapidly, from knee-deep to neck-deep in about 30 minutes.
- Assam experienced its worst flooding in about 60 years in 2026.
- Causes include intense rainfall, sand mining, deforestation, wetland loss, urban growth, and heavy reliance on embankments.
- Experts suggest spending less on flood barriers and more on early warning systems and understanding changing flood risks.
- India’s monsoon rains occur from June to September and are becoming more unpredictable and powerful due to global warming.
- Assam is one of the most flood-prone areas in India, with about 40% of its land at risk.
- India is good at rescuing and providing relief but needs to improve disaster prevention efforts.
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