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India - Severe weather and floods (ECHO 27 Jul 2024)
Pubdate: 7/26/2024 10:35:00 AM

Cloudburst on July 25 causes heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
Casualties reported include three in Gujarat, four in Maharashtra, with media indicating higher numbers: 49 in Himachal Pradesh and 61 in Gujarat since June 2024.
National Disaster Management Department records 464,532 people affected and 3,638 houses damaged as of July 24. State Governments lead search and rescue efforts, seeking additional relief support.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues red alerts for "exceptionally heavy rainfall" in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the Konkan region.

(7/26/2024 10:37:07 AM - 7/27/2024 9:30:07 AM)

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