Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides Across India's Himalayan Region
- At least 22 people have died so far in flooding and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains in India's mountainous north.
- Cloudbursts and intense rainfall have resulted in severe flash flooding, destroying homes and infrastructure.
- A temple collapse in Himachal Pradesh killed at least 9 people, with dozens more still missing or trapped.
- Authorities have closed schools and roads and urged people to stay indoors to avoid danger from continued rains.
- Experts say climate change and melting glaciers are increasing the frequency of extreme weather events in the Himalayan region.