Floods have caused widespread devastation in India's northeast and Bangladesh's eastern region, with the death toll reaching 30 as of Friday. In Bangladesh, the receding waters have provided some relief, but the flooding is expected to persist for days. In Tripura state, India, the death toll has risen to 19, with eight more fatalities reported in the last 24 hours.
Reports indicate that up to 3 million people in Bangladesh are stranded due to the flooding, which has submerged farmland, homes, and crops. The situation is dire, with many lacking basic necessities such as electricity, food, and water. Charity groups are mobilizing to provide assistance, with efforts underway to collect essential supplies for those affected.
In Tripura, around 100,000 people have sought refuge in relief camps, with 1.7 million individuals impacted across eight districts. The Chief Minister conducted an aerial survey to assess the extent of the damage. The floods in Bangladesh are being described as the worst in three decades, with entire villages and livelihoods washed away by the fast-moving waters.
New breaches in flood protection embankments have exacerbated the situation, leading to the inundation of low-lying villages. Efforts are underway to alert residents and provide relief materials, with the military using helicopters to reach affected areas. Rumors linking the flooding to the opening of a dam in India have sparked anti-India protests, although authorities have clarified that heavy rains are the primary cause of the widespread flooding in both countries.
