Summary
Heavy rains have flooded the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, damaging homes and sweeping away cars. The nearby state of Himachal Pradesh also experienced intense rains, leading to a fatal landslide. A heavy rainfall alert is in place as rescue operations continue.
Key Facts
- Heavy rains caused floods in Uttarakhand, India, damaging homes and cars.
- There are no reported deaths in Uttarakhand due to the floods.
- Himachal Pradesh faced similar rains, with three people killed in a landslide.
- The weather department issued a heavy rainfall alert for the region.
- Rescue teams are evacuating people from affected areas.
- Hundreds have died in rain-related incidents in India this year.
- India’s monsoon season with heavy rains typically runs from June to September.
