Climate Change
Heavy monsoon rains claim lives across India as flooding and landslides continue
Further northeast, flood conditions in Assam have shown slight improvement, although nearly 179,000 people remain affected across seven districts.
Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter large parts of India, triggering deadly landslides, flash floods and widespread disruption across several states.
In the southern state of Karnataka, three members of the same family were killed early Sunday after a rain-triggered landslide caused a hill to collapse onto their home in Shivamogga district. The state has experienced moderate to heavy rainfall over the past two days, with schools closed in several districts, including Karwar, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Dakshina Kannada.
Rivers in parts of Karnataka remain above danger levels, while flooded roads and waterlogged homes have prompted authorities to issue a high alert and urge residents to avoid rivers and low-lying areas.
In neighbouring Kerala, at least eight people have died in rain-related incidents after torrential downpours triggered landslides, flash floods and extensive damage, particularly in the state’s hilly regions. Several rivers burst their banks overnight, inundating towns across central districts. Authorities have opened 65 relief camps, providing shelter to more than 1,400 displaced residents.
Further northeast, flood conditions in Assam have shown slight improvement, although nearly 179,000 people remain affected across seven districts. The death toll from the state’s floods stands at 82, with thousands still living in relief camps. Several rivers, including the Dikhow and Dhansiri, continue to flow above danger levels, while more than 15,000 hectares of farmland remain submerged.
The Indian government has approved the early release of more than 21 billion rupees from the State Disaster Response Fund to support seven flood-affected states.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions, including Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal and Sikkim. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also expected in many parts of the country, with authorities urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert.