The rain keeps falling, the death toll keeps rising
Severe monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides across the Indian states of Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala, resulting in over 130 deaths. Relief operations are underway as thousands remain displaced and agricultural land suffers extensive damage.
Why it matters
The scale of the disaster highlights the recurring and devastating impact of monsoon seasons on infrastructure, agriculture, and human life in India.
NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon has triggered widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat and Kerala, leaving more than 130 people dead and affecting lakhs of people. Assam was the worst-hit state, reporting the highest death toll and nearly 1.78 lakh people affected by floods. Gujarat faced severe flooding after heavy rainfall since July, while Kerala battled rain-induced landslides and flash floods.Assam flood toll reaches 82, nearly 1.78 lakh affectedAssam witnessed widespread flooding as incessant rain and overflowing rivers inundated large parts of the state, leaving 82 people dead and affecting nearly 1.78 lakh people across seven districts.Although the flood situation has improved, with water levels receding in several areas, thousands of people remain displaced. Extensive damage has been reported to agriculture, infrastructure and public utilities.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the number of affected people has declined from over 1.92 lakh to around 1.78 lakh.
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