# India’s severe monsoon season has killed more than 100 since July

https://mins.news/en/item/13972

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 10:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/indias-severe-monsoon-season-causes-more-than-100-deaths-since-july?traffic_source=rss

> India is experiencing a severe monsoon season that has claimed more than 100 lives since July. Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flooding and landslides across affected areas. Rainfall patterns are being disrupted by climate change and El Niño, adding to the season’s severity. The combination is contributing to dangerous and unpredictable conditions.

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