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Severe Floods Devastate Bangladesh and Northeast India

Heavy monsoon rains have left millions stranded, caused multiple fatalities, and damaged infrastructure across the region.

  • Over 4.5 million people are affected in Bangladesh, with 15 confirmed deaths.
  • In India's Tripura state, floods and landslides have killed 23 people and displaced tens of thousands.
  • Both countries face challenges in rescue and relief operations due to severed road connectivity and power outages.
  • Bangladesh and India are experiencing their heaviest rains of the year, exacerbated by climate change.
  • Diplomatic tensions have arisen over the cause of the floods, with Bangladesh accusing India of releasing dam water, a claim India denies.
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