Indian politician and lawyer, Chief Minister of Assam since 2021
Heavy monsoon downpours have caused floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka’s central hills, damaging 129 houses and prompting the evacuation of about 2,000 people. Five people are confirmed dead, with several missing, as navy and army units conduct rescues. The disaster compounds the region’s ongoing recovery from Cyclone Ditwa earlier last year.
Assam endures devastating monsoon floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands, while in Bundelkhand, drought and heat have intensified water scarcity, revealing enduring caste and access inequalities.
A highway crash near Kaziranga National Park in Assam has killed several people, including children and the bus driver. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams work at the site. Prime authorities are investigating the cause while vowing swift medical care for the injured.