Assam Flood Crisis Linked to Himalayan Warming and Rapid Settlement Expansion

Assam has experienced its worst flooding in a decade, with the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers overflowing their banks. Scientists attribute the surge to rising temperatures in the Himalayan region, which accelerate snow melt and increase rainfall. Rapid expansion of human settlements in floodplains has reduced natural drainage, exacerbating the damage. Authorities have deployed emergency relief teams and are working on long‑term flood‑management plans.