2000 India–Bangladesh floods

The 2000 India–Bangladesh floods were a significant natural disaster that primarily affected the northeastern regions of India and parts of Bangladesh during the monsoon season. Triggered by incessant rainfall and the overflowing of major rivers, particularly the Brahmaputra and Ganges, the floods resulted in widespread devastation from July to September 2000. In India, the states of Assam and West Bengal were severely impacted, with millions displaced, extensive damage to infrastructure, and disruption of essential services. The floods led to a humanitarian crisis, prompting national and international relief efforts. The disaster highlighted the vulnerabilities of the region to flooding and underscored the need for improved water management practices and disaster preparedness strategies.