Major Disruption Caused as Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding and Landslides Across Country
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
06/17/2018 (India) - According to local media sources on Sunday, 17 June, heavy rains and subsequent flash floods and landslides have caused at least 17 deaths in north-eastern states over the past 48 hours. The Indian Meteorological Department said that monsoon conditions were affecting Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal and Assam. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated that over 14,000 people had lost their homes after heavy rains submerged parts of the state and that the authorities in the state were running 213 relief camps in which over 100,000 people had taken shelter.
Clients in the aforementioned areas are advised to monitor the local media for any weather updates or travel advisories from the authorities that could impinge on travel plans and business continuity. Travellers should be vigilant regarding flash floods and landslides brought about by extreme weather conditions.
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