The states of the northeast are once again coping with catastrophic floods brought by significantly higher rain than normal in many districts, heaping death and misery on an embattled population. At least 36 people lost their lives in the deluge,

Northeast India’s Flood Crisis; What You Need to Know | Assam Floods | Manipur A cry for help echoes across Northeast India as the monsoon unleashes devastating floods and landslides, leaving over 5.5 lakh people affected and claiming at least 36 lives.

Caritas India, the social service wing of Indian bishops, is gearing up for flood relief and rescue work in northeast Indian states, where 36 people were reported dead as of June 2.