Abu dhabi: At least 26 people have died this week in India's northeastern state of Assam due to flooding after incessant rain, authorities said, with more thunderstorms and strong winds expected to hit several parts of the country's north and east on Wednesday.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Assam disaster management authority reported that 21 people were killed on Tuesday, following severe flooding in the state, bringing the week's total to 26. The Brahmaputra, one of the world's major rivers, was reported to be above its danger mark in some areas. This river causes significant damage in the region nearly every year during the monsoon season.
The situation has also affected infrastructure, with the key Jammu-Srinagar highway being closed to vehicles after multiple mudslides, as reported by the Jammu and Kashmir traffic police on X. This closure is expected to disrupt transportation and supply routes in the area.
India's weather office has forecasted more heavy rain and thunderstorms for Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir in the north on Wednesday. Authorities in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh have issued warnings of potential flash floods and inundation in parts of the state, urging residents to stay vigilant.
