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Catastrophic Floods Hit Northern India Amid Heavy Rainfall

Tragedy strikes as severe floods claiming over 30 lives and causing widespread destruction in northern India.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Catastrophic Floods Hit Northern India Amid Heavy Rainfall
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In brief

Heavy rainfall across northern India has triggered devastating floods, leading to at least 30 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure. Emergency services are actively involved in rescue operations, attempting to evacuate stranded residents in regions severely affected, including Indian-administered Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.

Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flash floods across northern India. More than 30 people have died since Tuesday, particularly near a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir. As relentless rains continue, parts of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have been left devastated, with roads blocked and properties submerged. Emergency services are deploying helicopters and boats to rescue those stranded in these distressed areas, highlighting the urgent need for support in the wake of this natural disaster.

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