SHOWS: More than 20 people have died in torrential monsoon rains, floods and landslides in northern India, according to authorities and local media. Several states have been affected, such as Himachal Pradesh in the mountainous Himalayan region, where meteorologists say more rain fell in a day in many districts over the weekend than in one month. A bridge collapsed and several barracks were swept away by the waters. Authorities have urged residents in these areas to only go out if absolutely necessary. Baljeet Singh, National Rescue Service: “Due to flooding caused by the Ghaggar River, many areas have been severely flooded. Our team arrived around 10 a.m. and immediately began search and rescue operations. Thanks to our boats, we were able to rescue around 82 people. “85 people. And then we also provided food to the needy. The water level was 3 to 4 meters in the morning. But the floods have receded and the situation is now under control.” In the capital New Delhi, schools remained closed Monday after heavy rains. With many streets flooded, rescuers tried in some places to bring people to safety in rubber boats. STORY: More than 20 people have died in torrential monsoon rains, floods and landslides in northern India, according to authorities and local media. Several states have been affected, such as Himachal Pradesh in the mountainous Himalayan region, where meteorologists say more rain fell in a day in many districts over the weekend than in one month. A bridge collapsed and several barracks were swept away by the waters. Authorities have urged residents in these areas to only go out if absolutely necessary. Baljeet Singh, National Rescue Service: “Due to flooding caused by the Ghaggar River, many areas have been severely flooded. Our team arrived around 10 a.m. and immediately began search and rescue operations. Thanks to our boats, we were able to rescue around 82 people. “85 people. And then we also provided food to the needy. The water level was 3 to 4 meters in the morning. But the floods have receded and the situation is now under control.” In the capital New Delhi, schools remained closed Monday after heavy rains. With many streets flooded, rescuers tried in some places to bring people to safety in rubber boats.
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