The number of victims of floods in northern India exceeded 60 people

Indian authorities say the number of victims of floods in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. At least 62 people have been confirmed dead. This is reported by the AP agency. Due to bad weather, schools are not open in some Uttar Pradesh towns, including the state capital, Lucknow. Residents are advised not to visit flooded areas and not approach rivers and reservoirs, as the water level continues to rise.

Floods are caused by heavy rainfall on September 25-27. In some areas, rainfall exceeded the average for these three days by more than 5,000-7000%. In Pilibhit County, farmers estimate that downpours have beaten up to 70% of crops in rice fields. Meteorologists warn that the rains will weaken, but will continue in the region for at least another one to two days. The number of affected residents and damaged homes remains at the same level as the authorities reported the day before.

In recent days, floods and landslides have killed at least 21 people in Nepal, which borders the Indian state. At the same time, the search for the missing and the bodies of those killed in the powerful floods on August 26 is still ongoing. To date, the number of deaths exceeds 1.45 thousand people, missing - 5.2-5.7 thousand.

Alena Miklashevskaya