537 dead in monsoon rains, floods in 6 states

NEW DELHI: As many as 537 people have lost their lives in floods and rains in six states during the monsoon season so far.

             According to the Home Ministry’s National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), 139 people have died in Maharashtra, 126 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 70 in Uttar Pradesh, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains.

             The deluge and rains have hit 26 districts in Maharashtra, 22 in West Bengal, 21 in Assam, 14 in Kerala, 10 in Gujarat and a large part of Uttar Pradesh so far. (AGENCIES)

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