6 Most Devastating Rain-Induced Disasters

BY: PRAGATI UPADHYAY

A sudden cloudburst triggered a catastrophic flash flood. At least 67 lives were lost, over 200 people remain missing.

Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir

A devastating flood possibly from a cloudburst or glacier collapse, ravaged the village. The disaster claimed 5 lives and left more than 50 people missing.

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

The death toll climbed to 199, with 304 injuries, caused by floods, cloudbursts, lightning, and landslides. Estimated losses reached to 1900 crore.

Himachal Pradesh

An exceptional monsoon blast dumped 837 mm of rain in five days, causing flash floods, halted trains, cancelled flights, and electrocution-related deaths.

Mumbai, Maharashtra 

Khasi and Jaintia Hills, brought in rain resulting landslides and floods killed multiple individuals, displaced thousands.

Meghalaya

Pre-monsoon rainfall surged to 150% above normal, killing 67 people and imperiling 1.9 million residents.

Karnataka