‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Assam, India, and neighboring Nagaland between July 18 and 20, leading to many deaths and widespread destruction. The floods swept away homes, killed over 100 people, and displaced around 700,000 residents in the region.Key Facts
- Floods affected Assam’s Sivasagar district and parts of Nagaland due to heavy rains and landslides.
- More than 100 people died and 700,000 were forced to leave their homes.
- Around 1.2 million people were impacted by the floods in the whole state.
- Floodwaters destroyed 2,700 villages and damaged rice fields, a key local food source.
- Strong currents and debris, including large trees, destroyed many homes.
- Some residents used boats to rescue more than 1,000 people during the flooding.
- Survivors took shelter on rooftops as floodwaters rose quickly.
- Rescue efforts continued despite challenges like lack of food and water.
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