Landslides and flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in India killed 66 people in the north of the country, while tourists were stranded in isolated areas from around the world, according to what the authorities announced.
Heavy rains washed away vehicles, destroyed buildings, and demolished bridges in the hardest-hit state of Himachal Pradesh, according to footage shown on Indian television.
Onkar Sharma, the state aid official, said at least 33 people had died since Saturday in the state, which is well known for its attractive resorts in the Himalayas.
State police chief Satwant Atwal told AFP that rescue teams had been called in to help 40 foreigners, including 14 Russians and 12 Malaysians, stranded in tourist sites, as well as hundreds of Indians.
"Huge snowfall and bad weather made any evacuation very difficult," state chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sokho said on Twitter. "We are studying all options," he added.
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