Monsoon Rains in India

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) personnel rescue residents from a flooded area following heavy monsoon rains in Guwahati on August 4, 2026. (AFP)

India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: officials

Climate-driven extreme weather has inundated communities, forcing thousands into relief camps in India while neighboring Sri Lanka faces simultaneous floods, landslides and severe drought.

6 DAYS AGO

A girl and her grandfather travel on a raft through floodwaters following heavy monsoon rains at a village in Assam's Sivasagar district on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

Assam floods fuel anger over government response, preparedness

The disaster has intensified debate over flood management in Assam, where authorities face recurring challenges from monsoon rains, swollen rivers, vulnerable communities and the need for stronger emergency preparedness measures.

August 1, 2026

Garbage heap collapse kills nine at India waste plant

Building and construction accidents are common during India's June-to-September monsoon season, with old and rickety structures buckling after prolonged downpours.

July 13, 2026