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Landslides in India leave 149 dead


Fri 18 Aug 2023 | 10:54 AM
Landslide - File Photo
Landslide - File Photo
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The death toll from severe floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in separate parts of India has risen to 149.

74 people died in the state of "Himachal Pradesh",  the state witnessed 113 landslides in 55 days since the start of the rainy season, causing material losses, according to NDTV channel. 

The channel added that the Uttarakhand state government reported that 75 people died as a result of floods and accidents related to torrential rains, and 43 others were injured, while 19 people are still missing since June 15. 

 the heavy rains caused the destruction and closure of more than 250 roads, in addition to the destruction of more than 1,400 homes.