DAYS of relentless rain triggered deadly floods and landslides that killed dozens of people in India.
Authorities fear the death toll could still rise as the search continues for people trapped under the rubble after days of torrential downpours that crushed buildings and collapsed bridges in the Himalayas.
More than 60 people lost their lives in the disaster, including 11 others who died when a popular temple collapsed under the heavy rain in Northern India.
Authorities have appealed to residents to stay indoors and avoid going near rivers.
The disaster disrupted roads as well as damaged power lines and communication networks, affecting the daily life of residents.
Rescue work in affected areas continues as officials search for those people feared trapped under the rubble.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the recent natural disasters had caused “unimaginable troubles” for families across the country.
Experts have forecasted heavy rains to continue across the Indian Himalayas until at least Friday.
Although flooding and landslides are common during monsoon season in India, experts warned that climate change is increasing its frequency and severity, causing widespread devastation among communities.
