Monsoon nightmare in India: death toll exceeds 100

The number of people who lost their lives in the floods triggered by the heavy rains that have been felt in the northern regions of India in recent days has exceeded 100.

The number of people who lost their lives as a result of the monsoon rains in the north of the country is increasing day by day. In the statement issued by the Himachal Pradesh state government, it was recorded that 88 people were killed in the state and more than 100 people were injured.

It was claimed that 170 houses were destroyed and 600 of them were damaged in the floods where roads and bridges collapsed.

Since July 8, more than 300 people trapped in the floodwaters, mostly tourists, have been rescued by helicopters.

STRESS OVER DRINKING WATER IS GROWING

Uttar Pradesh state government spokesman Shishir Singh said 12 people were killed in the state due to heavy rains. Authorities also reported that one person was killed in the capital New Delhi and four people in Jammu and Kashmir.

The monsoon rains, which were also effective in New Delhi, caused the Yamuna River to overflow its banks and inundated many settlements in the region.

The river’s water level reached its highest level in 40 years last night, according to a statement from the office of New Delhi state chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. While approximately 30,000 people were taken to temporary camps, some schools were opened for the use of flood victims.

According to the Hindustan Times news, there is also a shortage of drinking water in the capital. Kejriwal reported that the operation of three water treatment plants in the capital has been halted due to rising water levels in the Yamuna River.

There are concerns that water shortages will increase in some parts of the city in the coming days. (AA)