Floods wreak havoc on northern India, killing over 30 people
Floods are wreaking havoc on two of India’s northern states, destroying homes and leaving people stranded. Since August 19, at least 32 people in Uttarakhand state and Himachal Pradesh state have been killed in floods and landslides, often due to houses collapsing in the floods.
In the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, 27 people have been killed, and six were still missing on Monday, according to the state government. Five people have been killed in Uttarakhand state, and 12 were still missing on Monday, according to an official from the state disaster management authority. The official, Ranjit Sinha, said…
“We have deployed choppers to rescue people who are stuck in remote areas due to rain-related incidents. The rescue operation is happening in full swing.”
Monsoon floods are claiming lives across Asia. Pakistan saw its heaviest rainfall in 30 years earlier this month, and at least 549 people in the country were killed by floods. More than 46,200 houses were damaged.
In Thailand, floods in 28 provinces killed three people and affected 14,657 households between August 15-23, according to a report by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Two deaths were reported from Petchabun in the central part of Thailand, while information on the third death hasn’t been revealed.
As monsoon season pushes on, Asian countries continue to bear the brunt of floods.
SOURCE: CNN & Reuters
