Assam's worst flood in 60 years destroys homes and farms

Imagine waking up one morning and your home is gone. In India's Assam state, thousands of people know this feeling right now.

Assam is facing its worst flooding in sixty years. Heavy rains have covered towns and villages with water. Roads are broken. Farms are destroyed. Many people have lost everything they own.

Flooding happens in Assam every year. Rain falls hard. Rivers get full. Water spreads across the land. But this year is different. A state minister said this is the worst flood he has ever seen. The water is higher than it has been in sixty years.

When floods come, people must leave their homes fast. They take only what they can carry. Many families go to schools or temples to sleep. They wait for the water to go down. Children miss school. Adults cannot work. Food is hard to find.

Farmers are very sad. They planted rice and other crops. The floods washed everything away. Many farmers do not know how they will feed their families. The government is trying to help. They send boats to rescue people. They bring food and clean water.

Climate is changing around the world. Some places get more rain now. Floods are getting worse in many countries. Assam is one of the places that feels this change most. The people there are strong. They have faced floods before. But this one is the hardest.

When we hear stories like this, we can help. Even a small gift can buy food or clean water for a family. We can also learn from their story. Natural disasters show us how fast life can change.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.