4 dead, over 50 missing after devastating rainfall in northern India

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

NEW DELHI, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — Four people were killed and over 50 were missing after heavy rain hit a village in Uttarkashi district of India's hilly north Uttarakhand state on Tuesday.

The downpour caused landslides and widespread flooding, a local official said.

Television footage showed a powerful stream of mud pouring down a hill, washing away several buildings in its path. Several people were reportedly buried under the mud and debris.

According to the latest reports, rescue teams have arrived in the affected area and work is underway to extract people from the rubble.

According to local authorities, they continue to assess the extent of the damage caused by the disaster, including the number of casualties. –0–

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