Huge areas in India and Bangladesh under water - at least six dead
"The villages, streets, and most houses are flooded," said Syhet Administration Chief Abu Ahmed Siddique to news agency AFP. Hundreds of emergency shelters have been set up.
The Indian Meteorological Department warned of further landslides in Assam and adjacent states. Numerous roads in Assam were damaged, and the air force had to rescue 13 fishermen stranded on an island.
Large parts of the Kaziranga National Park, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were inundated. Hundreds of animals were trying to cross a road leading through the park to reach higher ground, according to park spokesperson Arun Vignesh, speaking to AFP. The park rangers are on high alert.
Monsoon rainfall causes annual flooding and destruction in Southeast Asia. According to researchers, human-induced climate change leads to stronger and more unpredictable monsoon rains.
- The Syhet Administration Chief Abu Ahmed Siddique also urged the police to strengthen their presence in the flooded areas to maintain law and order, communicating this message to AFP.
- The heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have resulted in the displacement of many people in the northeast region of India, including areas near Bangladesh's border.
- AFP reported that the police have been working diligently to clear blocked roads and provide assistance to the affected communities, particularly in the Water-logged areas.
- The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has expressed his deep concern over the current situation in Assam and neighboring states, urging the relevant authorities to ensure the immediate relief and rehabilitation of those affected by the landslides and floods.
- The recent landslides in Assam have reportedly led to multiple casualties; as of now, the death toll stands at a massive figure, which is still being calculated by the authorities in Bangladesh and India.
- The government of Bangladesh, in collaboration with India's Northeastern states, is actively coordinating to provide essential aid, such as water, food, and medical supplies, to the affected areas, as the situation continues to evolve.
