"Deadly Monsoon Deluge Claims Over 100 Lives in Northern India"

Record monsoon rains in northern India have caused widespread devastation, with over 100 people killed and more than 100 injured over the past two weeks. Himachal Pradesh state has been the worst hit, with cars, buses, bridges, and houses swept away by floodwaters. Uttar Pradesh state also reported rain-related deaths, including drownings, lightning strikes, and a snake bite. In New Delhi, residential areas near the Jamuna River were flooded, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people. The monsoon season, crucial for rain-fed crops, has been exacerbated by climate change, resulting in more frequent landslides and flash floods in India's Himalayan region.