In brief
A recent surge of rain has triggered catastrophic flash floods in northern India with over 30 fatalities near a popular Hindu shrine. Areas in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have seen roads washed out and homes submerged. Rescue operations are currently underway.
Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flash floods across northern India. On Tuesday, more than 30 people were killed near a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir. Rains have also battered parts of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab states, leaving roads blocked and property submerged. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities deploying helicopters and boats to evacuate people stranded in the affected areas.
