India's Deadly Floods: A Wake Up Call for Sustainable Planning The devastating floods that ravaged Assam in northeastern India have left over 100 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.
The catastrophic event has sparked a long overdue conversation about the need for better early warnings, sustainable planning, and a shift from controlling rivers to living with them.
While the Indian government has invested millions of dollars in flood control structures and relief efforts, experts warn that this approach is no longer sufficient.