25 die due to heavy rains in parts of North India
At least 25 people have died after heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in parts of North India including Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. At least eight deaths were reported from Himachal Pradesh, seven from Jammu and Kashmir, six from Punjab and four from Haryana. Further, many people are stranded in Himachal's Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti, among other areas.