22 killed as heavy rain wreaks havoc across Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland
India, July 21 -- At least 22 people have died across Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland due to landslides, sudden floods, road accidents triggered by incessant rainfall on Monday.
The fatalities continued for the second consecutive day even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that the monsoon will see a revival over northwest India this week, with "active monsoon" conditions likely over both northeast and northwest India till the end of this week.
"The monsoon trough has moved southwards, towards its normal position. This, alongside active weather systems, will lead to increased rainfall over northwest and northeast India," said an IMD official.
Among states, J&K remained the most affected on Monday, where 11...
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