Cyclone Remal has unleashed chaos across eastern and northeastern India, claiming at least 32 lives and injuring dozens more in storms, landslides, and infrastructure collapses. Officials reported widespread destruction in West Bengal and four northeastern states, with rescue teams scrambling to assist survivors.
State-by-State Breakdown: A Region Under Siege
West Bengal: Deaths rose to seven after torrential rains battered India’s eastern state, submerging villages and triggering evacuations.
Mizoram: A stone quarry collapse killed 17 people, with seven others feared trapped under debris. “We’re racing against time to find survivors,” a local police officer said.
Assam: Three fatalities and 17 injuries were reported as floods swept through communities, damaging homes and roads.
Meghalaya: A wall collapse in East Jaintia Hills killed one person, while landslides injured four others.
Nagaland: Four deaths and over 40 destroyed houses added to the grim toll, leaving families homeless.
Climate Crisis Echoes in Disaster Response 🌍
Experts warn that extreme weather events like Cyclone Remal are intensifying due to warming oceans, urging faster disaster preparedness. Emergency teams are distributing food and medical supplies, while social media hashtags like #RemalRelief trend as locals share survival tips.
