Northeast India's river-rich state under pressure from climate impacts and conflict risks
Rains have kept rivers such as the Brahmaputra above danger levels, raising the risk of fresh flooding in vulnerable districts. Authorities report hundreds of thousands displaced, with relief camps and ongoing damage assessments as rescue and relief efforts continue.
Five Indian Air Force personnel have died after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed during a routine sortie in Assam; the co-pilot survived with serious injuries. Initial inquiries are ongoing as investigators assess the cause.
The Brahmaputra floods have affected hundreds of thousands in Assam as cloudbursts and heavy monsoon rains have swelled rivers, submerging villages and disrupting life. Authorities have deployed rescue teams and relief camps are in use as waters recede in some districts.
India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests led by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Tens of thousands of students have protested exam paper leaks and police violence at Jantar Mantar; CJP has suspended its agitation after government assurances but reports of detentions in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar continue.
The monsoon has intensified, causing deadly floods and landslides across multiple Indian states. Assam and Jharkhand report the highest casualties, while Kerala and Kashmir face ongoing damage as the weather system continues to unleash heavy rainfall. Officials warn that climate-driven changes are raising the risk of future disasters.