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Floods in India, Nepal displace nearly four million people, at least 189 dead

20 Sept 01:42 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding and landslides in India’s northeastern state of Assam and neighboring Nepal, displacing nearly four million people and claiming at least 189 lives.
In India's Assam, over 2.75 million people were displaced by three waves of floods, with 79 fatalities, impacting 25 districts and adding to the challenges of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Nepal reported over 100 deaths and 100 injuries, with 48 people still missing, as landslides and flash floods ravaged homes and infrastructure across 26 districts.
Authorities in both regions issued alerts for continued heavy rainfall, as these natural disasters are a common occurrence during the annual June-September monsoon season.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.