Heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms have killed more than 100 people across India, according to a report by Deutsche Welle, as weather services warn that additional rain is expected in several states. Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s prime minister, is slated to deliver a speech from India later today.
The Deutsche Welle article notes that the floods and lightning strikes have already taken dozens of lives, and that several states are under a forecast of further rainfall. The description adds that the death toll has risen sharply, with more than 100 casualties reported. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera’s breaking‑news piece confirms that Sheikh Hasina will speak from India today, a development that could have diplomatic implications in the region.
India’s monsoon season is known for producing extreme weather events, and the current outbreak has become one of the most deadly on record, underscoring the growing vulnerability of the country to climate‑related disasters.