28 People Drown in Indian Floods
Torrential monsoon rains and floods in the Indian state of Gujarat over the past three days have resulted in the death of at least 28 people by drowning or due to falling trees, according to government officials.
The meteorological agency has warned of further heavy rainfall on Thursday in the western coastal state. Rivers have overflowed, and more than 30,000 people have been evacuated, as confirmed by the AFP (Agence France-Presse).
The state government stated late Wednesday that 13 people had drowned, while others had died due to the collapse of houses or trees falling on them.
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The Indian Express newspaper reported that 35 people had lost their lives across the state so far.
Disaster rescue teams have saved 1,856 people, and army personnel have been deployed for relief operations. Vadodara was one of the worst-hit cities, according to a press release.
The electricity network has been severely affected, with power cuts in nearly 1,000 villages.
Rescue workers used inflatable boats and tires to save people trapped by the floodwaters, as shown in images and videos shared by disaster management officials.
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Monsoon rains cause widespread destruction every year, but experts point out that climate change is causing shifts and intensifying weather-related phenomena.
Floods and landslides hit the northeastern Indian state of Tripura last week, claiming over 20 lives.
In neighboring Bangladesh, floods have killed at least 40 people during the same period, while around 300,000 residents have sought shelter in temporary housing centers.
