At least 50 people have died in floods and landslides following heavy monsoon rains in the northern Indian state of Assam since mid-July.
July 24, 2026, 9:18 p.mJuly 24, 2026, 9:18 p.m
The number was given by an official from the state’s emergency management department. The Prime Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, spoke on Platform
Northern India is suffering from flooding after heavy monsoon rains.Image: keystone
According to Sarma, almost 1.1 million people in over 2,000 villages are affected by the floods. More than 41,000 people are currently living in emergency accommodation. He will discuss with the Indian military how to reach all the people who still live in flood areas. Dozens of people are missing in the areas.
The rains caused the 2,900 kilometer long Brahmaputra river to overflow its banks as it flowed through Assam. According to the local government, 85 percent of the annual rainfall occurs in the monsoon season. The summer monsoon season in South Asia usually lasts from June to September. Every year, hundreds of people die in landslides and floods, among other things. The damage is also often extensive. At the same time, the rain is also vital for agriculture in the region. (sda/dpa)