Monsoon havoc in North India: Devastating floods and landslides claim lives

Heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides in northern India, resulting in at least 22 deaths and the closure of schools. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted continued intense rainfall in the northeastern and eastern regions of the country. The state of Punjab recorded 35 centimeters of rain, and a "red alert" has been issued for Himachal Pradesh, warning of flooding and landslides. The monsoon season in India brings heavy rains and flooding, and climate change is exacerbating the intensity and frequency of extreme flooding events. Similar intense rains have also caused havoc in the northeastern United States and Japan, resulting in fatalities.