Downpours in the Indian Himalayas have triggered landslides that have killed more than 50 people and left dozens missing.
A landslide in the Indian Himalayas has killed more than 50 people. On Monday, August 14, Reuters reports.
It is known that 20 people are still considered missing.
In the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, heavy rains lashed river banks, damaging roads and infrastructure. In some areas of these states, 273 and 419 mm of rain fell during the past day.
In Uttarakhand, due to landslides, the Char Dham pilgrimage route had to be closed till August 15.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for both states, saying the intensity of rain should ease on Tuesday.
21 people لقوا حتفمه بانهيارات عرضية بعد أمتار غزيرة في #الهيمالايا The authorities continue to search for the missing people🚨#الهند#طقس_العالم
More than 21 people have died in landslides after heavy rains in the Indian Himalayas, and authorities continue to search for missing… pic.twitter.com/nJvJQS6DHL
— طقS_العالم ⚡️ (@Arab_Storms) August 14, 2023
It rained great anger in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
The monsoon trough is north of its normal position resulting in rainfall in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is sad to hear the reports of loss of life from the devastating floods and landslides in the region
Praying for the salvation of people🙏 pic.twitter.com/9BiUOjGVcW
— Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) August 14, 2023
Recall that on August 3, a landslide occurred in the Georgian resort village of Shovi. As a result of the disaster, 25 people died, including a citizen of Ukraine. So far, eight people are considered missing.
Source: korrespondent
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