Record-breaking rains and heavy flooding have killed at least 73 people in India this week, according to disaster management officials.
At least 46 people have died in the northern state of Uttarakhand and 27 bodies were recovered in the southern state of Kerala, according to officials from both states.Uttarakhand began receiving heavy rainfall over the weekend, with rain continuing until Wednesday, causing lakes and rivers to overflow, a bridge to collapse, and services to shut down.Aerial footage of the affected areas showed engorged rivers and villages partially submerged by floodwaters.
A statue of the Hindu god Lord Shiva amid the flooded River Ganga in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, on October 19.Six of those pilgrims became trapped in the upper reaches of Kedarnath, one of the main religious sites. A helicopter was sent to evacuate the pilgrims, but poor weather conditions frustrated rescue efforts, Trivedi said on Tuesday. By Wednesday, water levels had receded enough for the pilgrims and residents to find safe shelter.
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