ISLAMABAD: At least 34 people have died in India’s northeastern region after heavy rains triggered devastating floods and landslides over the past four days.
Authorities are scrambling to rescue thousands of stranded residents as weather forecasts predict more rainfall in the coming days.
Mass Evacuations Underway
More than 1,000 tourists were trapped in the Himalayan state of Sikkim before rescue operations began, while army teams in Meghalaya worked to save over 500 people from flooded areas.
In Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar, relentless rain has triggered floods & landslides in the refugee camps.
Rohingya volunteers are working with humanitarians to clear blocked drains, repair slopes & reinforce hillsides.
WFP is delivering emergency food assistance to affected families. pic.twitter.com/hz2a6UCfro
— WFP Asia Pacific (@WFPAsiaPacific) June 2, 2025
In neighboring Bangladesh, four family members were killed in a landslide in Sylhet district, prompting authorities to open hundreds of shelters in vulnerable regions.
Widespread Destruction
Roads and homes in Assam’s Silchar city remain submerged, with fallen trees blocking transportation routes. Residents like Sonu Devi describe sleepless nights as floodwaters invade their homes, leaving families in desperate conditions.
Officials have warned of further landslides and flash floods, urging communities in high-risk zones to stay alert.
The northeast region and Bangladesh face annual monsoon disasters that displace millions. This year’s floods have again highlighted the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness in South Asia’s most vulnerable areas.
#WATCH | Imphal East, Manipur | The Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, and Indian Army evacuate the stranded medical students and staff amid severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall.
(Visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Porompat) pic.twitter.com/4GPZJyzyYc
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025
