Afghanistan, July 20 -- At least 25 people have died after heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India, with more rain forecast in the coming days.

At least 25 people have been killed after heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India, authorities said on Monday, as rescue teams searched for missing people and weather officials warned of continued downpours.

The deaths were reported across several states in the Himalayan region, where swollen rivers, landslides and flash floods have disrupted transport and forced thousands of residents from their homes.

Officials said 15 people died in Indian-administered Kashmir after heavy rain caused landslide...