Fears death toll could rise as flash floods and cloudbursts hit India

• At least 21 people were killed on Sunday by flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts across northern and northeastern India.
• The fatalities include 11 in Jammu and Kashmir, eight in Nagaland, and two in Uttarakhand, with rescue efforts continuing amid fears the death toll could rise.
• Jammu and Kashmir experienced extensive damage from cloudbursts and flash floods, leading to the suspension of the Amarnath and Vaishno Devi pilgrimages.
• In Nagaland, cloudbursts and flash floods in Mon district destroyed homes and blocked roads, while Uttarakhand reported lightning deaths and numerous road closures due to landslides.
• The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rainfall across northern, eastern, and northeastern India for the coming week, linking the increasing intensity of these monsoon events to climate change.

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At least 21 dead and many missing as monsoon rains cause havoc across India