95 People Killed in India Due to Floods
At least 95 people have died in the southern and western regions of India due to floods caused by monsoon rains, with hundreds of thousands evacuated from their homes.
According to BBC News, 40 of the deaths were reported in the southeastern state of Kerala. Some areas have been isolated due to flooding and landslides. Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable areas to seek refuge in higher ground.
From June to September, India is under the influence of monsoon rains, which annually leads to devastation and loss of life. Forecasts indicate that the rains are expected to continue for several more days.
Heavy rainfall has also been reported in the southwestern state of Karnataka and the western state of Maharashtra, where India's financial capital Mumbai is located, contributing to dozens of fatalities.