Severe monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and lightning strikes across several parts of India, pushing the death toll to more than 100 and disrupting daily life in multiple states.
The worst-hit regions include Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Bihar, and Jharkhand, where overflowing rivers, submerged roads, and damaged infrastructure have forced emergency rescue operations as authorities warn of more heavy rainfall.
Assam Reports Highest Number of Deaths
According to official reports, Assam has recorded the highest number of fatalities during the current monsoon season, with 89 deaths reported so far.
In Sivasagar district alone, 47 people lost their lives, while several villages and towns remain inundated by floodwaters.
Floods and Landslides Hit Multiple States
In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 31 people were killed after intense rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides, causing extensive damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure.
In the southern state of Kerala, continuous rainfall has led to landslides and rising river levels, leaving 15 people dead and seven others missing.
Lightning Kills Dozens in Eastern India
Authorities said at least 22 people were killed by lightning over the past two days in the eastern states of Bihar and Jharkhand.
State disaster management officials said many of the victims were farmers working in paddy fields, livestock herders, and several children.
Sri Lanka Also Affected
Neighboring Sri Lanka has also been impacted by unusually heavy monsoon rains, with flash floods and landslides claiming eight lives and displacing more than 12,000 people.
Experts Warn of Intensifying Weather Extremes
Meteorologists say the South Asian monsoon remains essential for agriculture, but climate change is making rainfall patterns increasingly erratic and intense, raising the risk of floods and landslides.
Indian authorities have also linked this year’s severe weather conditions to the El Niño climate pattern, which influences global rainfall and temperature trends.
Officials have warned that more heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days and have urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow evacuation orders and safety advisories issued by local authorities.
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