65 people were killed by flooding and landslides in India

An Indian police official said on June 18 that at least 65 people died, 60,000 pilgrims were trapped in northern India because of flooding and landslides caused by the monsoon that brought heavy rain. and flash floods last weekend.

According to a reporter in India, floods have severely affected Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh states in the past two days, killing more than 50 people in these two states, many injured and missing, 164 buildings, including there are hotels, commercial centers . destroyed and tens of thousands of people trapped in the flood.

65 people were killed by flooding and landslides in northern India

Meanwhile, many areas in the state of Haryana, bordering the capital of New Delhi, were also flooded because the water of the Yamuna River rose to an alarming level. In the capital of New Delhi, rare and prolonged heavy rains flooded the interior floor of Indira Gandhi Airport and caused traffic congestion on many roads in the capital.

Air force and Indian army were mobilized to attend emergency and relief in flooded states, while bringing trapped people in flood areas to safety. However, bad weather, landslides and snow hindered evacuation.

Many pilgrims, including about 25 foreigners and a group of Doordarshan news reporters, were also trapped in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh state.

Monsoon, the cause of serious damage to agricultural production in India usually lasts from June to September every year. This year, the monsoon struck the country 15 days earlier than usual.