At least 34 people have lost their lives in India’s northeastern region following four days of relentless rainfall that triggered widespread flooding and landslides, according to officials and media reports on Monday. The India Meteorological Department has forecast further heavy rainfall, prompting fresh alerts.
The state of Sikkim saw more than a thousand stranded tourists being evacuated, while army rescue teams were deployed in Meghalaya to reach over 500 people trapped in inundated areas. The rescue operations remain ongoing as weather conditions remain challenging.
Across the border in Bangladesh, a landslide in Sylhet claimed the lives of four members of a single family. Authorities have opened hundreds of emergency shelters in the hilly districts of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari as a precautionary measure.
Both India’s northeastern states and Bangladesh are highly vulnerable to extreme monsoon weather, which regularly causes fatal landslides and flash floods, displacing millions each year.
In Assam’s Silchar city, floodwaters submerged roads and homes, while fallen trees blocked several routes, according to visuals released by news agency ANI. Officials have urged residents in high-risk zones to stay alert and follow safety advisories as the threat of further landslides and flash floods looms.
Emergency services across the affected regions continue to prioritize evacuation, shelter, and medical aid as heavy rains show no signs of relenting.
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