2009 India floods

The 2009 India floods were a series of devastating floods that primarily affected the Indian states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh during the monsoon season from July to September. Triggered by heavy monsoon rains, particularly in August, the floods resulted in widespread destruction, displacing millions of people and inundating vast agricultural areas. The deluge led to significant loss of life, with hundreds reported dead and thousands more injured or missing. Infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and homes, suffered extensive damage, complicating relief efforts. The floods prompted a national emergency response, with state and central governments coordinating relief operations, providing shelter, food, and medical assistance to the affected populations. The disaster underscored the vulnerability of the region to climatic extremes and the importance of disaster preparedness and management.