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Heavy Rain and Floods Claim at Least 62 Lives in Northern India
✍️ abcnews.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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Heavy rainfall triggered flooding across northern India, killing at least 62 people, officials said.
Heavy rain swept across several districts of northern India, turning roads and low‑lying areas into fast‑moving floodwaters. The deluge has resulted in a confirmed death toll of at least 62 people, according to government sources.
Local authorities have mobilised rescue teams and relief workers to reach stranded residents and retrieve bodies. Emergency shelters have been set up, and the army has been asked to assist where needed.
The situation remains fluid as water levels continue to rise in some places. Officials have warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the damage and have urged people in vulnerable zones to stay alert and follow evacuation instructions.
Local authorities have mobilised rescue teams and relief workers to reach stranded residents and retrieve bodies. Emergency shelters have been set up, and the army has been asked to assist where needed.
The situation remains fluid as water levels continue to rise in some places. Officials have warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the damage and have urged people in vulnerable zones to stay alert and follow evacuation instructions.