Himachal Pradesh reels from heavy rains: Death toll rises and damages estimated at $1.2bn

Himachal Pradesh reels from heavy rains: Death toll rises and damages estimated at $1.2bn

Unprecedented rainfall continues to lash the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, leading to devastating landslides and flooding. Over the past three days, Himachal Pradesh witnessed a surge in deaths, with the toll rising to 71—higher than the entirety of July. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts sustained heavy rains for Himachal over the […]