India, July 25 -- Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week, the governor's office said. An emailed statement from Lars Dalseide, communications director for Gov Patrick Morrisey, did not provide details on where the bodies were found or how the people died. Their identities were not immediately released. They are the first confirmed deaths from Tuesday's floods, when forecasters said up to 7 inches (18 centimetres) of rain fell. Morrisey said some places received 4.5 inches (11.4 centimetres) in 37 minutes. Officials in north-central West Virginia have described the devastation as extensive.

Video and photos on social media showed submerged vehicles in parking lots, including at a Walmart...