Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:08am on 01 Aug 2024,Thursday India
Heavy rainfall has claimed 32 lives in 7 states over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 283. Breakdown by state: Uttarakhand (10), Himachal Pradesh (4), Delhi (5), Uttar Pradesh (2), Haryana (3), Rajasthan (3), and Bihar (5). Kerala's Wayanad remains the most affected with 256 fatalities. Cloudbursts and landslides have caused widespread destruction, with rescue operations ongoing. The monsoon season continues to bring heavy rains, leading to further risks of flooding and landslides. Authorities are working to evacuate affected areas and provide aid to those in need.
