Torrential downpours cause destruction in northern parts of India

Floods Wreak Havoc Across South Asia

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation and displacement in Pakistan and affected regions in India. According to reports, over 1,000 people have lost their lives, and millions have been affected by the floods in Pakistan alone.

In India, the Khasi Hills in Northeast India (Meghalaya), known for heavy monsoon rainfall but recently experiencing drought, and the Indian part of Kashmir have been hit hard by the rain-induced floods and landslides. Border regions near Pakistan, such as parts of Jammu and Kashmir, have also been affected.

The Sindh province in Pakistan has been the worst-hit, with over 500 deaths reported. The floodwaters have submerged entire villages and destroyed infrastructure in the region. Over 350,000 people have been affected by the floods in Punjab, and as of Tuesday, 30 people have died in the province due to the floods.

The Pakistani government has appealed for international aid to help with the relief and rehabilitation efforts. The state administration in Punjab considers this flood as one of the most widespread floods the state has seen in decades.

In India, the Himalayan region, including India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, could see more rainfall in the next 24 hours. The threat of landslides is also looming in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, where over 1,000 roads are closed.

Waterlogging in Gurugram has brought routine life to a standstill, and the Yamuna River in New Delhi is flowing above the danger mark. Over 10,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas around the Yamuna River on Tuesday night.

The region's chief minister, Omar Abdullah, has directed the administration to intensify the ground response and carry out timely evacuations in critical zones. The states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, and parts of Punjab have been affected by rains in northern India.

Dozens of people have been killed in flash floods and landslides in the Himalayan region over the last few days. The floods in Pakistan are expected to continue for several more days, causing further damage and displacement. The international community is urged to provide aid and support to the affected regions in both India and Pakistan.