Over 60 killed in Indian floods
At least 62 people have died as a result of prolonged heavy rains and the resulting floods in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India, according to Monday's Associated Press report citing state authorities.
Consensus
- At least 62 people died in floods in Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Floods were caused by heavy rains from September 25 to 27.
- More than 1,000 homes were damaged in Uttar Pradesh.
- Schools were closed in some areas of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow.
- Authorities advised people not to approach rivers and flooded areas.
- Floods also affected Odisha, where over 75,000 people were evacuated.
- In Nepal, at least 21 people died in floods and landslides, with over 1,450 total fatalities reported from a previous flood in August.
Points of divergence
- The number of deaths in Uttar Pradesh was reported as 56 by Times of India, conflicting with the 62 reported by other sources. — m24
- The water level in the Ganges in Rishikesh rose above the warning level, prompting authorities to warn residents and visitors not to approach riverbanks. — m24
- Bangkok experienced over 300 mm of rainfall, leading to flooding that affected 52,000 households, damaged roads, and prompted school closures and emergency shelter use. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Number of flood victims in northern India exceeded 60 people — Коммерсантъ
- More than 60 people died in northern and eastern India due to floods — Интерфакс
- 68 people became victims of floods and landslides in India and Nepal in three days — Коммерсантъ
- Times of India: number of casualties from rains and floods in northern India has reached 56 — Москва 24