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natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flash Floods in Northeast India Leave Five Dead and Dozens of Troops Missing"

Five people have died and 23 Indian Army personnel are missing after flash floods caused by a cloudburst hit the Teesta River in the Lachen valley of Sikkim, northeast India. The flooding resulted in the submergence of 41 army vehicles and the collapse of three bridges. Rescue operations are underway, with three people already rescued, and around 420 individuals have been moved to relief camps. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events to the human-caused climate crisis.

via CNN|

#cloudburst #flash-floods #indian-army

conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

Rahul Gandhi's Visit to Violence-Stricken Manipur Sparks Political Turmoil

Months of ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, northeast India, have resulted in over 130 deaths and widespread destruction. The clashes were triggered by a court ruling granting Meiteis "tribal status," leading to pitched battles between the two communities. Thousands of people have been displaced, and armed men continue to carry out regular attacks. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for government assistance for the displaced and appealed for peace. Efforts by women and peace marches have also been made to bring an end to the violence. The situation remains tense, with fears of further violence and criticism of the government's response.

via NPR|

#conflict #ethnic-clashes #manipur