New Delhi. Heavy rains, floods and landslides have caused widespread devastation in many parts of India and neighboring Nepal. Death toll after 60 hours of heavy rain and storm in Uttar Pradesh 56 There is report of reaching. Life has been affected in many areas due to rainfall many times more than normal.
The situation remains serious due to rain in Nepal also. At least 14 people are reported dead there, while many people are reported missing. There is also a danger of flash flood due to rising water level of rivers.
Constantly changing weather and extreme rainfall events have once again brought to the fore the challenges of disaster management. Relief, rescue and restoration of basic services is a major priority for the administration in the affected areas. Special attention will be kept on the weather conditions in the coming days.