Heavy rain and landslides kill at least 72 people in Indian Himalayan state

Days of relentless rain in India’s Himalayan region have killed more than 70 people this week, officials say, as a heavy monsoon triggered landslides and flash floods (National Disaster Response Force via AP)

Days of relentless rain in India’s Himalayan region have killed at least 72 people, a government official said on Thursday.

A heavy monsoon triggered landslides and flash floods that have submerged roads, washed away buildings and left residents scrambling for safety.