In Kerala's Wayanad district, continuous heavy rainfall has caused devastating landslides, resulting in 116 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Amid this catastrophe, a UNICEF report has made alarming claims about the impact of severe weather conditions.
According to UNICEF, around 60 lakh children in South Asia are at risk due to flooding and heavy rains.
UNICEF reports that these children and their families have either lost their homes due to this severe natural disaster or are struggling to survive in their areas.
The affected regions include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. UNICEF states that in Nepal alone, floods have claimed the lives of 109 people, including 35 children.
Additionally, 1,580 families in Nepal have been affected by the heavy rains and floods.
The report highlights that in Bangladesh, torrential rains followed by floods have created a severe crisis for millions of children in the northern and northeastern regions of the country.
UNICEF's report also mentions India, noting the recent devastating floods in Assam. These floods have impacted over 50,000 children and their families, with 8,000 children being forced to stay in relief camps.
As the monsoon continues in India, there remains a risk of further natural disasters due to flooding or heavy rainfall in various regions.
After the northeastern states, alarming images are now emerging from southern India. In Kerala's Wayanad, severe landslides have resulted in 116 deaths.
UNICEF's report also mentions the death of 58 people due to flooding in eastern Afghanistan. It highlights that thousands of children in the eastern states of Afghanistan are at risk from the floods.
The report also refers to Pakistan, where 124 people, including 74 children, have died since April due to heavy rains and floods.
UNICEF warns that the threat of flooding remains severe due to the ongoing monsoon season.