(Adnkronos) – Floods and landslides caused by torrential monsoon rains have killed over 100 people in India since the beginning of July and forced thousands to leave their homes. According to a report published today, at least 87 people have died in the state of Assam, in the northeast of the country, which is among the most severely affected regions, according to the state’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
India: over 100 dead in July due to torrential rains
Related Posts
Hokkaido, Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka Meet Secondary Capital Criteria
Tokyo, Oct. 3 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government Saturday released a draft ordinance laying out requirements for designating “secondary capitals” that would serve as substitutes for the capital’s functions in the event of a major disaster, with Hokkaido, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka prefectures
New York Governor, ‘rape law must be changed as soon as possible’
(Adnkronos) – It’s time to amend the state law on sexual assault as soon as possible, which does not protect victims who voluntarily became intoxicated. This was stated by New York Governor Kathy Hochul during a press conference on group rape allegations
