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 Satellite image of North India on 10 July, showing various systems causing flooding | |
| Cause | Heavy rain Discharges Landslide |
|---|---|
| Meteorological history | |
| Duration | 1 April 2023 – present |
| Flood | |
| Maximum rainfall | 30 cm (11.81 in) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 422 |
| Injuries | ≥100 |
| Missing | 38 |
| Areas affected | North India |
Heavy rainfall during the 2023 monsoon season resulted in severe flooding and landslides across Northern India, primarily affecting residents in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi.[1][2][3]
A monsoon surge, coupled with a western disturbance has led to the highest rainfall in decades in some parts of the region, causing nearby rivers to overflow, with flooding and landslides washing away vehicles, destroying bridges and roads, and disrupting power and electricity.[2]
In July, at least 105 individuals across Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, were killed over a two-week period of intense rain and flooding, with thousands of others evacuated to relief camps.[4] The floods have led to closure of schools, disruption of flights and train operations in various parts of North India.[1][5][6]
Another period of intense torrential rain continued in August, and at least 71 more people were killed in Himachal Pradesh, while 10 others died in Uttarakhand.[7]
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