- Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India have killed at least 130 people, AFP reported.
- At least 14 people have been killed in the Indian state of Jharkhand by lightning during a single day, Reuters reported.
- According to the authorities, heavy rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides in the Indian state of Jharkhand, where at least 130 people have died.
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Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India have killed at least 130 people. The death toll is expected to rise, AFP said, citing information as of the time of reporting.
The material also notes that the monsoon rains have been causing widespread flooding and landslides in the Indian state of Jharkhand since the start of the season, with reports that 70% to 80% of the deaths from flooding and landslides in the region have occurred in the first few weeks. Floods are expected to continue to claim lives, with the death toll likely to rise further.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that at least 14 people were killed in India’s Jharkhand state by lightning over the course of a single day. Reuters also said that the lightning struck people during storms and that the deaths occurred during the same period.
According to Reuters, in 2025, Jharkhand has recorded at least 200 fatalities from flooding and landslides.