Devastating floods in Northeast India and Bangladesh leave thousands stranded and homeless amid rescue effort

Thousands are rendered homeless as floods and mudslides continue to grapple with Tripura and the neighboring country of Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)​

The floodwaters in India's northeast and Bangladesh's eastern region caused hundreds of people staying stranded, as rescuers are trying to help the affected people. (Photo: AP)

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A red alert was issued by the meteorological department in Tripura after heavy rains engulfed several regions, including the state's capital. (Photo: AP)

Many regions of eastern Bangladesh were devastated due to the rains and the rising waters from upstream Tripura state. Regions such as Cumilla, Feni and Noakhali had to call out for rescue as there was no power or road connectivity. (Photo: AP)

While both countries face hefty outcomes of the flood, many Bangladeshis blame India for the flash floods, claiming that India opened a river dam in Tripura, causing sudden floods in Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

About a dozen volunteers told The press over a call that they struggled to rescue people in many of the affected areas as there was no communication. The government stated that many areas have no power supply. (Photo: AP)

The monsoon rains in the 2 South Asian nations typically begin in June. India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers that commence from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. (Photo: AP)

As per the Bangladesh flood forecasting and warning center, water levels in many rivers in the delta nation’s eastern, northeastern and southeastern regions continue to increase. (Photo: AP)