18 dead in India, Bangladesh floods; millions without homes [View all]
Source: AP
By JULHAS ALAM and WASBIR HUSSAIN
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — At least 18 people have died as massive floods ravaged northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater and severing transport links, authorities said Saturday.
In India’s Assam state, at least nine people were killed in the floods and 2 million saw their homes submerged, according to the state disaster management agency.
Lightning in parts of neighboring Bangladesh meanwhile killed nine people on Friday.
Both countries have asked their militaries for help as more flooding looms with rains expected to continue over the weekend.
People wade through flooded waters in Sylhet, Bangladesh, Saturday, June 18, 2022. At least 18 people have died as floods cut a swatch across northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater. Both countries have asked the military to help with the severe flooding, which could worsen because rains are expected to continue over the weekend. (AP Photo/Abdul Goni)
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