Heavy rains and flooding have killed dozens of people in Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India. Death toll figures differ across sources, with The Hindu reporting 56 dead, while Arab News, The Hill and NewsNation cited at least 62 deaths.
According to Arab News, the flooding has caused widespread damage across the region, prompting rescue operations and the evacuation of thousands of people.
Arab News reported that the impact of the flooding has extended beyond India, with evacuations also taking place in neighboring Nepal.
Rescue efforts were continuing at the time of reporting, according to Arab News.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Hindu reported 56 deaths from heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh.
“56 dead as heavy rains lash Uttar Pradesh” — The Hindu
Center
- Arab News, The Hill and NewsNation reported at least 62 deaths from flooding in Uttar Pradesh.
- Arab News noted widespread damage caused by the heavy rains.
- Arab News reported ongoing rescue efforts and evacuations of thousands of people in India.
- Arab News reported that evacuations also took place in neighboring Nepal.
“Severe flooding has resulted in at least 62 deaths in Uttar Pradesh, with heavy rains causing widespread damage.” — Arab News
Right
- Newsmax reported at least 62 deaths from heavy rain and flooding in northern India.
“Heavy Rain and Flooding Kill at Least 62 in Northern India” — Newsmax
Questions readers ask
What happened in Uttar Pradesh, India?
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India, killing at least 56 to 62 people according to different outlets, with rescue efforts continuing and thousands evacuated.
How many people died in the flooding?
Reports differ: The Hindu reported 56 deaths, while Arab News, The Hill, NewsNation and Newsmax reported at least 62 deaths.
Did the flooding affect other countries?
Yes, according to Arab News, thousands of people were also evacuated in neighboring Nepal due to the flooding.
Are rescue efforts still ongoing?
According to Arab News, rescue efforts were continuing as thousands of people were evacuated in India and Nepal.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningHeavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in northern India
- The HinduLeft-leaning56 dead as heavy rains lash Uttar Pradesh
- Arab NewsCenterHeavy rain kills 56 in India’s Uttar Pradesh state: disaster agency
- EuronewsCenterAt least 62 killed after heavy rain and flooding in northern India, officials say
- NewsNationCenterHeavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in northern India
- The HillCenterHeavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in northern India
- NewsmaxRight-leaningHeavy Rain and Flooding Kill at Least 62 in Northern India