India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July, say officials

Monsoon-induced floods and landslides have resulted in over 100 deaths across India since the beginning of July. Official data confirms the widespread impact of the severe weather, with local reports highlighting significant infrastructure damage, including the destruction of buildings near Srinagar in Kashmir.

The regional monsoon season has also affected neighboring Sri Lanka, where heavy rains have triggered flash floods and mudslides. Since August 3, these weather events have caused at least eight fatalities in Sri Lanka, underscoring the broader impact of the current monsoon patterns across South Asia.