More than 100 people have died in India and Nepal since Wednesday due to unseasonal heavy rains that triggered devastating floods and landslides, amid warnings of further rainfall in the coming days.

Indian authorities reported 46 deaths in the northern state of Uttarakhand and 39 fatalities in the southern state of Kerala. The torrential rains also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, hindering rescue operations in several mountainous areas.

Meanwhile, Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed at least 31 deaths and 43 missing persons, noting that rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate the missing, despite difficult access to affected areas due to landslides and road blockages.

Meteorological departments in both countries issued warnings of continued rainfall, urging residents in at-risk areas to take precautions and evacuate low-lying regions where necessary.

South Asia is increasingly witnessing recurring extreme weather events, which experts attribute to climate change. This has led to growing calls for improved disaster preparedness and risk reduction measures to minimize human and material losses.