Watch: Raging rivers cause destruction in parts of northern India
Heavy rainfall triggers landslides and flash floods
Northern India has been hit by severe rainfall, causing landslides and flash floods in several areas. As a result, rescue operations are currently underway throughout the region. Authorities have deployed helicopters and boats to evacuate people stranded in the affected areas. It is estimated that over 30 people were killed in landslides near a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir, with many areas experiencing blocked roads and submerged property.
Rescue operations underway
Rescue operations are underway, with authorities deploying helicopters and boats to evacuate people stranded in the affected areas. Authorities are urging residents of at-risk areas to evacuate to safer locations as rainfall is expected to continue.