Mid-Day Explains | Floods and landslides ravage India's growing cities

Updated On: 27 August, 2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Krishna Prasad

The ongoing monsoon crisis in several cities across India requires swift aid. Lakhs of people were adversely affected due to these merciless catastrophic floods

Listen to this article :

Wayanad landslides caused heavy destruction and loss of life (Pic: PTI)

The stunning hill station, Wayanad, which was one of the picturesque tourist spots, has been toppled like a house of cards. Guwahati, the vibrant northeast city of Assam, which was known for lush greenery and breath of fresh air and a wildlife haven, has been engulfed by the destructive tide. Shahjahanpur, a district situated in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, has been wrecked by a husky push of the flooded rivers.

All these events have one thing in common, i.e., earth’s ruthless devastation - a nature’s cry seeking for abrupt aid, wanting to be saved and protected before another chaos hits urban cities. It’s very obvious that when monsoon strikes cities that are already propped up with rivers and seas, they end up surrendering to the escalating water levels, facing the worst nightmare in nature`s playground. The ongoing monsoon crisis in several cities across India requires swift aid. Lakhs of people were adversely affected due to these merciless catastrophic floods.

Buy now to read the full story.

For just ₹/-

Already a member? Login

For any queries please contact us: E-mail: support@mid-day.com

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

;

Home / Lifestyle / Nature & Wildlife / Article / Mid-Day Explains | Floods and landslides ravage India's growing cities