India, Pakistan: Floods have killed many people

Floods from prolonged heavy rains have claimed the lives of at least 45 people in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, India. In neighboring countries, Pakistan, storms and typhoons killed at least 36 people.

Over the past few days, prolonged heavy rains have caused flash floods in the southern state of India, Andhra Pradesh, killing at least 45 people and forcing tens of thousands of others to flee their homes. Among them, the most serious damage was Kurnool district, 21 people were killed by swept away floods.

According to initial statistics, flooding has destroyed roads, railways and waterways throughout Andhra Pradesh. The network of electricity supply and communication in the area is interrupted. The state's Office of the Disaster Control Commissioner declared that more than 55,000 local residents were evacuated in the government's temporary temporary refugee camps in 95.

In Pakistan, torrential rains and whirlwinds killed at least 36 people in the southern city of Karachi. Flooding also caused a large part of the city to lose power and block traffic for many hours.

Bich Thao