Floods in northeast India claim 34 lives as heavy rains continue
People carry a patient on a stretcher as they wait for a rescue boat to evacuate him from the flood-affected Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences hospital, following heavy rains in Imphal East, Manipur, India June 1, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS
Listen to article
At least 34 people have died in India's northeastern region after heavy floods caused landslides over the last four days, authorities and media said on Monday, and the weather department predicted more heavy rain.
More than a thousand tourists trapped in the Himalayan state of Sikkim were being evacuated on Monday, a government statement said, and army rescue teams were pressed into service in Meghalaya state to rescue more than 500 people stranded in flooded areas.
In neighbouring Bangladesh, at least four members of a family were killed in a landslide in the northeastern district of Sylhet, while hundreds of shelters have been opened across the hilly districts of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari on Sunday.
Authorities have warned of further landslides and flash floods, urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert.
India's northeast and Bangladesh are prone to torrential rains that set off deadly landslides and flash floods, affecting millions of people every year.
Roads and houses in Assam's Silchar city were flooded, visuals from news agency ANI showed, and fallen trees littered the roads.
"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 resident of Silchar, told ANI.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Express Tribune
3 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Himalayan snow at 23-year low
Pakistan will invest $8.5 million to expand glacier monitoring stations in the Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges. PHOTO: REUTERS Snowfall in Asia's Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly two billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report. The Hindu Kush-Himalayan range, which stretches from Afghanistan to Myanmar, holds the largest reserves of ice and snow outside the Arctic and Antarctica and is a vital source of fresh water for about two billion people. Researchers found "a significant decline in seasonal snow across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, with snow persistence (the time snow remains on the ground) 23.6 percent below normal — the lowest in 23 years," the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said. "This trend, now in its third consecutive year, threatens water security for nearly two billion people," it said in its Snow Update Report. The study also warned of "potential lower river flows, increased groundwater reliance, and heightened drought risk". Sher Muhammad, the lead author of the ICIMOD report, told AFP that "this year the snowfall started late in January and remained low in the winter season on average". Several countries in the region have already issued drought warnings, with upcoming harvests and access to water at risk for populations already facing more frequent heatwaves. The inter-governmental ICIMOD organisation is made up of member countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. It urged countries that rely on the 12 major river basins in the region to develop "improved water management, stronger drought preparedness, better early warning systems, and greater regional cooperation".
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Express Tribune
NDMA warns of severe heatwave till June 22
Men ride on a motorbike as they cover their heads with a wet cloth to cool off and to avoid sunlight, during a hot summer day, as the heatwave continues in Jacobabad, Pakistan May 26. Photo: REUTERS Listen to article National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an impact-based advisory warning of an intense heatwave from June 18 to 22, urging the public to take precautionary measures to minimise health risks. The heatwave is expected to severely affect parts of southern Punjab, Sindh, eastern Balochistan, and southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, according to the advisory issued by NDMA's National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Wednesday. 'High-pressure systems in the upper atmosphere are likely to persist, leading to extreme temperatures, particularly in Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur and Nawabshah,' the advisory stated. Daytime temperatures are forecast to soar between 46°C and 48°C. In Punjab, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur are likely to be hit hard, while Sibi, Nasirabad, Dera Murad Jamali, and Jaffarabad in Balochistan, and Tank, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan in KP will also experience extreme heat. نیشنل ایمرجنسیز آپریشن سینٹر کے مطابق 18 تا 22 جون جنوبی پنجاب، سندھ، مشرقی بلوچستان، اور جنوبی خیبرپختونخواہ میں شدید گرمی کی لہر جاری رہنے کا امکان ہے۔ احتیاط کریں، پانی زیادہ پئیں، دھوپ سے بچیں۔ تفصیلات و رہنمائی کے لیے پاک این ڈی ایم اے ڈیزاسٹر الرٹ ایپ کا استعمال کریں- — NDMA PAKISTAN (@ndmapk) June 18, 2025 The public has been advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity, especially between 11am and 4pm, wear light-coloured and loose-fitting clothing, and stay hydrated. 'Do not leave children or the elderly unattended in parked vehicles,' the advisory added, stressing the importance of checking on vulnerable individuals. The NDMA is monitoring the situation closely and is coordinating with relevant provincial and local authorities. Citizens have been encouraged to follow updates from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), NDMA, and local disaster management authorities. Any emergencies should be reported to local helplines or Provincial Disaster Management Authority control rooms.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Express Tribune
Two dead, several missing after bridge collapses in India's Pune
People gather following a bridge collapse over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city, in Pune, India, June 15, 2025, in this still image taken from a video. Photo: Reuters Listen to article At least two people died and a number were swept away after a bridge over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city of Pune collapsed on Sunday, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. "Some people got swept away, so a search operation is underway on a war footing to find them," he said on social media platform X, adding 6 people have been rescued while 32 were injured, including 6 in critical condition. Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic incident of a bridge collapse over the Indrayani River near Talegaon, Indori in Pune district. As per information received till now, 2 persons have lost their lives. My deepest condolences to their families. We share their grief in this… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 15, 2025 He said the National Disaster Response Force is deployed on-site, and other agencies have been directed to remain on high alert.
