by Temitope Oladeji
11/4/2025
More than 100 people have lost their lives since Wednesday due to unusually heavy rainfall that has devastated several parts of India and Nepal. This was confirmed to Prodesq News by officials of both countries.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued adverse weather conditions, forecasting more rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days.
In India, the eastern state of Bihar has been the worst affected, with the state’s disaster management department reporting at least 82 deaths over the past two days due to rain-related incidents.
Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state, authorities stated that 18 people were killed in incidents involving lightning and severe storms.
Across the border in Nepal, eight fatalities have been recorded due to lightning strikes and heavy rainfall, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
The IMD has issued alerts for multiple weather hazards, including heat waves in western regions and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds across central and eastern parts of the country.
These conditions are particularly unusual given that India’s monsoon season typically begins in June.
Meteorologists expect unstable weather to persist until at least Monday, warning of further risks from thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.
This spate of deadly weather follows a concerning pattern of climate volatility in the region. In recent years, India has experienced intense summer heat waves that have claimed numerous lives.
Just last week, the IMD cautioned that April would likely see above-average temperatures across most parts of the country, raising concerns over rising climate-related disasters.