Flooding in India kills 10 people

At least 11 people have died and several others went missing as torrential rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in India on Sunday, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation, Report informs referring to NDTV.

Within minutes, swollen rivers breached their banks, inundating low-lying areas and leaving a trail of destruction.

The new bus stand lay in ruins, dozens of vehicles were swept away by the raging currents, and many others remained submerged.

Tragically, the body of a woman who had gone missing was also recovered.

All major rivers in the district - Darhali, Khandli, Suktoh and Jamola - were in spate, flowing dangerously close to or above the danger mark.

The deluge turned streets into torrents and forced hundreds of residents to flee to safety.