More rain is expected through this week, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting ‘isolated heavy rainfall’At least 15 killed in floods, landslides in India's MeghalayaAt least 15 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in India's northeastern state of Meghalaya over the last four days, officials said on Monday. More rain is expected in parts of the state through this week, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting "isolated heavy rainfall". The weather department classifies rainfall between 64.5 mm (3 inches) and 115.5 mm (5 inches) as "heavy". The death toll from floods in the northern parts of neighbouring Bangladesh, which shares a border with Meghalaya, rose to six on Sunday. At least 244 people, including dozens of children, were killed in landslides and floods in Nepal last week as two days of incessant rains washed away homes, roads, power plants, and bridges.

Source: bd News24 October 07, 2024 10:52 UTC