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At least 70 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in India and Nepal, while several others remain missing, according to reports on Sunday.
In India, 56 people have died in rain-related incidents, with the northern state of Uttar Pradesh among the worst affected.
The state received 66.5 mm of rain between September 25 and the morning of September 27, far above the normal 7.6 mm for the period, officials said.
Authorities are conducting rescue operations in waterlogged areas and distributing relief supplies. Officials have also been instructed to assess crop damage and provide compensation.
At least 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged in the affected areas.
In neighbouring Nepal, 14 people have died in floods and landslides, while 11 others are reported missing.
Authorities have warned of possible flash floods in several parts of the country as water levels in major rivers and tributaries continue to rise.
Nepal’s disaster management authorities said heavy rainfall has increased the risk of further flooding and landslides, prompting rescue and evacuation efforts in vulnerable areas.
The latest figures put the combined death toll from the extreme weather in the two countries at 70.
