Widespread devastation as India and Pakistan grapple with relentless monsoon rain
Large swathes of South Asia have been pounded by relentless monsoon rains, unleashing widespread flooding and landslides over the past few weeks. At least 30 more people have died in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, adding to the 65 fatalities two weeks ago. In neighbouring Pakistan, two months of downpours have claimed over 800 lives — half of them in August alone. While floods and landslides are common in South Asia during the June to September monsoon season, scientists have warned that climate change and poorly planned development are increasing their frequency, severity and impact.
Large swathes of South Asia have been pounded by relentless monsoon rains, unleashing widespread flooding and landslides over the past few weeks. At least 30 more people have died in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, adding to the 65 fatalities two weeks ago. In neighbouring Pakistan, two months of downpours have claimed over 800 lives — half of them in August alone. While floods and landslides are common in South Asia during the June to September monsoon season, scientists have warned that climate change and poorly planned development are increasing their frequency, severity and impact.
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