Assam floods: Half a million Indians fled floods in Northeast brought by rain

By Sallie Anderson

People pass through flood waters in Survivors neighborhood of Assam, India on May 18.People pass through flood waters in Survivors neighborhood of Assam, India on May 18.

One of The world’s largest river of India, the Brahmaputra, which flows into India and neighboring Bangladesh from Tibet, overflowed its banks in Assam over The past Three days, soaked more from 1900 villages.

It rained more heavily than others of Rugged state, the rain continued on Wednesday, with more Climate forecast over The next tow days.

People pass through flood waters in Survivors neighborhood of Assam, India on May 18.

“The flood The situation is changing critical By the hour, “Assam water resources minister Begush Hazarika told Reuters that seven people has drowned in separate accidents during past Three days.

Soldiers of Indian army back more from 2000 people Trapped in interrupt of Hogai in Continuing rescue efforts according to the state health condition of the minister, such as Shab Mahanta.

water levels in It was expected that Brahmaputra rise in addition to, national authorities said.

“the situation remains very dangerous in the worst-hit Dima Hassaw neighborhood, with Railroads and roads were cut off due to floods and landslides” minister Gojen Mohan who He oversees relief efforts there.

Climate change makes recordDeadly heat waves in India and Pakistan 100 times more    likely toClimate change makes recordDeadly heat waves in India and Pakistan 100 times more    likely to

Meanwhile, cities elsewhere in India, particularly the capital, New Delhi, is a barbecue in a heat The wave that swept a lot of South Asia.

High temperatures in slash of Pakistan and India in Recent weeks have forced schools to close, damaged crops, and stress on Power supply and keep residents indoors. It even prompted experts to wonder whether this heat Repair for human survival.

Jacobabad, one of hottest cities in the world in Pakistan’s Sindh Province, hit 51 °C (123.8 °F) last Sunday, 50°C (122°F) the day before. In India, temperatures in Delhi exceeded 49 °C (120 °F) on Sunday.

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