'Unprecedented' flooding in India, Bangladesh leaves millions homeless

Synopsis

Northeast India and neighbouring Bangladesh have experienced unprecedented flooding due to heavier than usual monsoon rains. At least nine people have died, and two million are left homeless in the Indian state of Assam. The floods, exacerbated by climate change, have submerged homes and devastated communities. Families mourn the loss of loved ones, with one man reporting the death of two grandchildren. The relentless rain complicates rescue efforts, as stranded villagers in Assam face dire conditions. This marks the third major flooding event in the region, with previous repairs now rendered useless. Experts note that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, with areas that have never seen such high water levels now inundated. The acting director of Water Aid in Bangladesh, Hussein Adeeb, highlights the significant risks to life and livelihood security for those affected, as the flooding reaches unprecedented levels not seen in the last 122 years.