Tag: South Asia floods

India monsoon death toll surpasses 100 as floods and landslides leave widespread destruction

India monsoon death toll surpasses 100 as floods and landslides leave widespread destruction

thevok.orgLeave a Comment on India monsoon death toll surpasses 100 as floods and landslides leave widespread destruction

India is facing one of its most destructive monsoon seasons in recent years, with more than 100 people losing their lives as relentless rainfall continues to trigger severe floods and deadly landslides across multiple states. Thousands of families have been forced to leave everything behind, seeking shelter in relief camps while rescue teams work around […]

Continue Reading
Clean-up hampered in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides leave nearly 500 dead

Clean-up hampered in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides leave nearly 500 dead

thevok.orgLeave a Comment on Clean-up hampered in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides leave nearly 500 dead

Heavy rains pounded Sri Lanka again today, slowing down a massive clean-up effort already stretched thin after last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides that claimed nearly 500 lives. Officials reported that southern regions received up to 132 millimetres of rainfall within just 15 hours, adding fresh pressure to communities still reeling from Cyclone Ditwah. While […]

Continue Reading