Landslides in India killed 15 people

At least 15 people have lost their lives in landslides caused by torrential rains in the northern regions of India.

IS AZERTAC reports that as a result of heavy rain, parks, underpasses, markets and hospital buildings were flooded, traffic problems arose.

The 24-hour rainfall per square meter in New Delhi is the highest recorded in a single day since 1982, according to a statement from the country’s Meteorological Department. For this reason, a “yellow alert” was announced for the residents of New Delhi.

The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi has risen and is expected to cross the danger mark of 205.33 meters on July 11, the Central Water Commission (CWC) of India said in a statement.