Official data from India and Nepal, which was released on Tuesday ( Aug 13 ), showed that hundreds of people have died as a result of violent storms that have been raging there since June, with flooding and landslides causing widespread destruction during the treacherous monsoon season.
Results were recorded for at least 171 deaths in Nepal only in India this month, as well as at least 171 in the neighboring country.
Weather-related tragedies are typical between June and September during the monsoon season, but researchers claim that climate change is making them more frequent and more severe.
In India, only weeks after the region baked in its longest-ever heat, according to federal climate experts, violent rainstorms have triggered widespread flooding and landslides.
New Delhi’s record-breaking heat in May and June caused conditions to reach 49.2 degrees Celsius, which was recorded in 2022.
Rain has then taken the place of the temperature.
India’s climate department this month warned of “heavy snowfall” over much of the north and northeast states.
Nine people were drowned when a wave of ocean slammed into Himachal Pradesh’s Una district on Tuesday, and rescue squads searched for two more people who are still missing.
According to city national Shikha Rana,” The research continues for the missing people.”
A vehicle was seen being swept aside like a doll by the swollen muddy river, according to witnesses.
As the current was increasing, many people attempted to stop the car, but it quickly sped earlier, according to Rajendra Kumar, who was in charge.