 "At least 50 killed as floods batter multiple states; Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand worst hit")
New Delhi: More than 50 people have been killed in floods across multiple Indian states, Reuters reported. The worst-hit regions include the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand where landslides worsened the situation.
Here’s a state-wise look at the current flood situation:
Himachal Pradesh
The death toll from the floods in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 27 after five more bodies were recovered on Sunday, according to a report in The Indian Express.
Nearly 100 roads have been blocked because of landslides and boulders, the report added.
Earlier today, Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur took stock of the situation in the Gohar area in Mandi district where heavy rains have wreaked havoc.
Uttarakhand
At least four people have been killed as the state continues to battle heavy rains and cloud bursts, News18 reported. Several villages have been evacuated as floodwaters entered houses.
Odisha
The death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to six, News18 reported.
Disaster-hit districts include Samabalpur, Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Keonjhar. The situation remains precarious for nearly 7 lakh people as water levels in the Mahanadi river rise.
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At least six children drowned in Palamu and Hazaribag districts on Sunday amid heavy rains, The Indian Express reported.
Bihar
In neighbouring Bihar, water levels have risen in River Ganga following heavy downpour.
With inputs from agencies
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