CNN — Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in northern India have killed at least 41 people since the weekend, according to local authorities. Sukhu said Himachal Pradesh has committed $121,000 to rescue operations and is deploying six helicopters to help. Further rain is forecast in both states, though the Indian Meteorological Department says it is expected to ease. Money Sharma/AFP/Getty Images“Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall” is forecast for the northern regions of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh until the end of the week, the department said Sunday. The downpours forced school closures across the region at the start of the week with many still shut by Wednesday.

Source: Egypt Independent July 12, 2023 10:33 UTC