At least 50 killed as floods batter multiple states; Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand worst hit

The death toll from the floods in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 27 after five more bodies were recovered on Sunday. Other states where heavy rains have been wreaking havoc include Odisha and Jharkhand

FP Staff|Aug 22, 2022, 13:41:26 IST

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.

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