Watch: Raging rivers cause destruction in parts of northern India

Aug 27, 2025
BBC News
Watch: Raging rivers cause destruction in parts of northern India
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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.

Original source: BBC News