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59 killed by ‘unprecedented’ torrential monsoon in India (VIDEOS)
At least 59 people have been killed this week alone after an “unprecedented” level of monsoon downpours in northern India, according to an official.
Most of the fatalities were caused by house collapses, lightning strikes and by drowning in heavy floods in the state of Uttar Pradesh. At least five people were killed by snake bites in flooded areas, said Sandhaya Kureel, a spokeswoman of the Disaster Management and Relief Department.
100+ mm of heavy rain within 3-4 hours floods Pune, roads have turned into rivers. Stay safe & avoid travel.
