Floods in India’s northeast kill nearly 100
Summary
Floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam have killed at least 97 people and affected nearly 170,000, with villages submerged and thousands forced into temporary shelters. Officials say climate change and poorly planned development are worsening the scale and frequency of the disasters.
Key Points
- At least 97 people have died in flooding in Assam, one of the worst deluges in years.
- Nearly 170,000 people have been affected, and more than 14,000 hectares of cropland have been submerged.
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he would raise the issue with the national government in New Delhi.
- Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited the flood-hit region and said restoring normality would take time.
