New Delhi: Torrential rainfall in north India has caused widespread destruction, claiming the lives of at least 40 people in the past two days. Regions severely affected by the heavy downpour include Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and the Delhi-NCR region. Himachal Pradesh remains most severely hitHimachal Pradesh has been particularly hard hit by landslides and flash floods triggered by the torrential rainfall. Uttarakhand sacked with landslides, flash floodsUttarakhand has also experienced landslides and flash floods, with water levels in several rivers and streams reaching dangerous levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in the coming days for the affected regions of north India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and the Delhi-NCR region, until July 12.

Source: News 24 July 11, 2023 03:26 UTC