The rain keeps falling, the death toll keeps rising
Southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala. Assam reported the highest death toll, with 82 people dead and nearly 1.78 lakh affected. Gujarat faced severe flooding after heavy rainfall, recording 35 rain-related deaths. Kerala battled rain-induced landslides and flash floods, leaving 15 people dead. Relief operations are ongoing in all affected states.
Severe monsoon rains have caused extensive damage and loss of life across India's northeastern states of Assam, Gujarat and Kerala. Assam bore the brunt of the devastation, with 82 people dead and nearly 1.78 lakh affected by the flooding that submerged 15,060 hectares of agricultural land and left thousands of livestock affected or washed away.
Gujarat reported 35 deaths after heavy rainfall since July, with rivers overflowing and residential areas submerged. Kerala faced landslides and flash floods, resulting in at least 15 deaths and seven people still missing. Relief operations are ongoing, with the Assam government operating 44 relief camps, while the Indian Army and other agencies have launched rescue and relief efforts in Gujarat and Kerala.
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