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BHUBANESWAR/DHAKA – At least 38 people have lost their lives in the past four days as unrelenting rains battered northeastern India and parts of Bangladesh, triggering deadly landslides, flash floods, and mass evacuations. With the Indian Meteorological Department forecasting further heavy rainfall in the coming days, authorities are bracing for more damage and casualties.
In India’s northeast, the death toll has risen to 34 as torrential downpours sparked landslides and widespread flooding. Sikkim, a Himalayan state known for its scenic mountains and high-altitude passes, faced particularly severe disruptions. More than 1,000 tourists, trapped by floodwaters and road blockages, were being airlifted and evacuated on Monday, as per an official government release.
Further south, rescue operations intensified in Meghalaya, where army teams were deployed to extract over 500 stranded people from submerged and isolated areas. Authorities confirmed multiple incidents of landslides in hilly terrains, and local governments have opened temporary shelters to house those displaced by the disaster.
Meanwhile, in Assam’s Silchar city, visuals aired by news agency ANI showed submerged homes, waterlogged streets, and uprooted trees. Residents have reported harrowing living conditions due to the floodwaters invading their homes.
“We are facing a lot of challenges. I have a child—his bed is submerged in water. We can’t sleep; we stay awake through the night,” said Sonu Devi, a local resident speaking to ANI.
Across the border in Bangladesh, at least four members of a single family were killed in a landslide in Sylhet district, where heavy rainfall loosened soil on steep slopes, triggering fatal collapses. In anticipation of more rain, the Bangladeshi authorities opened hundreds of emergency shelters across vulnerable areas in Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari—three districts known for their hilly, landslide-prone terrain.
Disaster management agencies in both countries have warned of an increased risk of landslides and flash floods, advising residents in high-risk zones to remain vigilant and, if needed, to relocate temporarily.
Weather Patterns and Annual Risks
This part of South Asia is routinely impacted by heavy monsoonal rainfall from June to September. The region’s unique geography, characterized by steep hills, dense forests, and major river systems like the Brahmaputra, makes it highly susceptible to flood-related disasters.
Each year, millions are displaced, and thousands are injured or killed as monsoon rains destabilize hillsides, overwhelm poorly maintained drainage systems, and flood farmlands and homes.
In this current episode, a combination of saturated ground conditions, continuous downpours, and a lack of adequate infrastructure has worsened the impact. Local governments are under immense pressure to accelerate rescue and relief operations and supply essentials like clean water, food, and medicine to affected families.
Rescue Efforts and Relief Measures
In both India and Bangladesh, state disaster response forces (SDRF), army teams, and local volunteers are working around the clock to evacuate stranded individuals, distribute relief material, and clear blocked roads. Helicopters have been deployed in areas where road access is impossible due to landslides or heavy flooding.
Medical teams have also been dispatched to provide first aid and check for potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases, such as cholera and dysentery, which commonly follow in the wake of floods.
Authorities have urged citizens not to venture out unless absolutely necessary, and multiple educational institutions in flood-affected districts have been temporarily closed.
Looking Ahead
With weather forecasts predicting continued rainfall across the Indian northeast and eastern Bangladesh over the next several days, officials are ramping up preparations for further evacuations and emergency relief deployment. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local governments are on high alert, coordinating with meteorological departments and military units to respond to any escalation.
As climate change intensifies, the region is likely to face increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, posing a growing challenge for infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and public safety.
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