Floods, Landslides Kill 32 Across Northeast India

Heavy monsoon rains triggered by a depression over north Bangladesh and adjoining Meghalaya have caused devastating landslides and floods across five northeastern Indian states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, resulting in at least 32 deaths. Assam suffered significant casualties with nine fatalities, including five in Guwahati from landslides, and severe flooding affecting over 10,000 people in multiple districts. Arunachal Pradesh experienced deadly flash floods and landslides, including a tragic incident where seven family members died after their vehicle was swept away. The region has seen record-breaking rainfall, with Guwahati receiving its highest-ever May rainfall, exacerbating flooding and causing power outages, school closures, and large-scale displacement. Authorities have issued red and orange weather alerts and have launched rescue and relief operations, although residents have criticized the lack of adequate flood management and preventive measures. Scientists warn that climate change is making monsoon patterns more erratic, leading to increased frequency and intensity of such disasters in the vulnerable northeastern region.