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Torrential Rain and Floods Claim 22 Lives in Northern India

Northern India Floods

Heavy rainfall in northern India claims at least 22 lives, triggers landslides and floods. Schools in New Delhi closed as a precautionary measure. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand urge residents to stay indoors unless necessary.   Heavy rainfall in northern India has resulted in the loss of at least 22 lives, triggering landslides and flash floods … Read more

Bus collapses into gorge in northern India, killing 16 people

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A bus skids off a mountain road in northern India and falls into a deep valley, killing 16 people. Rescue teams got the badly hurt people out of the truck and took them to a hospital. More than 110,000 people are killed annually in traffic accidents in India. NEW DELHI: A bus skidded off a … Read more

13 killed after falling down well in India

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NEW DELHI – Thirteen women and girls died after accidentally falling down a well during marriage celebrations in northern India, police said Thursday. The victims were sitting on an iron slab covering the well on Wednesday when it gave way, senior police officer Akhil Kumar told reporters in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh state. District magistrate S. … Read more

15 dead as heavy rains batter northern India

15 dead as heavy rains batter northern India

DEHRADUN: At least 15 people died and over a dozen were missing after landslides and flash floods triggered by several days of heavy rain hit northern India, officials said Tuesday. Forecasters have also warned of more heavy rains in the coming days in the southern state of Kerala where floods have already killed at least … Read more