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19 Dead in India Floods and Landslides as Monsoon Rains Cause Havoc

Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains have killed at least 19 people in India, prompting rescue operations and the suspension of major pilgrimages.

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At least 19 people have been killed in flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains in India. The floods have prompted rescue operations and led to the suspension of major Hindu pilgrimages in the region.

Eight people were killed in the northeastern state of Nagaland, while 11 others died in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. District magistrate of Nagaland's Mon district, Wennyei Konyak, reported that four of the eight bodies had been recovered, with ongoing rescue work.

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed profound anguish over the extensive damage caused by the flash floods in Rajouri, which affected both public and private property. Indian broadcaster NDTV reported at least 11 deaths in Jammu, with several others missing.

Army personnel and state emergency responders rescued 11 people, including five children, in Jammu's Rajouri district. The India Meteorological Department warned of extremely heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days.

Authorities have temporarily suspended the annual Hindu Amarnath pilgrimage and the pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine due to safety concerns. These pilgrimages attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Floods and related accidents are a recurring issue during India's monsoon season.

Source: BSS

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