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Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Parts of India, 26 Dead in Assam
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Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Parts of India, 26 Dead in Assam

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 26 people in India's northeastern state of Assam this week.
  • Authorities expect more thunderstorms and strong winds across northern and eastern India, with warnings of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Key transportation routes, including the Jammu-Srinagar highway, have been closed due to mudslides, and a pilgrimage route was suspended.

Incessant rains have caused severe flooding in India's northeastern state of Assam, leading to at least 26 deaths this week, according to disaster management authorities. The Brahmaputra River has risen above its danger mark in several locations, exacerbating the crisis.

The Brahmaputra, one of the world's largest rivers, was above its danger mark in some places, authorities said.

— authoritiesdescribing the severity of the flooding in Assam

More severe weather is anticipated across the country. India's weather office forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms for Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Himachal Pradesh authorities have issued warnings for flash floods and inundation.

The key Jammu-Srinagar highway was closed ‌to vehicles after multiple mudslides, the Jammu ‌and Kashmir traffic police said in a post on X.

— Jammu and Kashmir traffic policeexplaining the disruption to transportation

The heavy rainfall has disrupted transportation and religious activities. The vital Jammu-Srinagar highway is closed to traffic due to multiple mudslides. Additionally, the Kedarnath pilgrimage has been suspended in certain areas after rocks and boulders fell onto the route, forcing pilgrims to be moved to safety.

The Kedarnath pilgrimage was suspended in some areas on Wednesday ‌and pilgrims taken to safe areas after boulders and rocks fell ⁠on ⁠the route, ANI news agency reported.

— ANI news agencyreporting on the impact on religious activities
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