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At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit Indias northeast, authorities said Sunday, with destroyed roads and bridges leaving thousands more still cut off despite waters receding.

New Delhi, Oct 9 (EFE).- The death toll from the devastating floods in northeastern India has risen to 78, while more than 100 remain missing, officials said Monday, as rescue operations picked up speed due to improved weather conditions. At least 34 bodies were recovered in the state of Sikkim, according to the latest figures …

At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit Indias northeast, authorities said Sunday, with destroyed roads and bridges leaving thousands more still cut off despite waters receding.

GUWAHATI: At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit India’s northeast, authorities said Sunday,...

At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit India's northeast, authorities said Sunday, with destroyed roads and bridges leaving thousands more still cut off despite waters receding.But evacuations have been complicated by the destruction of roads, bridges and telephone lines across much of Sikkim.

GUWAHATI, Oct 8 — At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit India’s northeast, authorities said today, with destroyed roads and bridges leaving thousands...

Scientists warn that similar disasters will become an increasing danger across the Himalayas due to climate change.

At least 56 people are confirmed dead in floods that hit Indias northeast as of Saturday, with the army warning munitions washed away by the deluge posed a public safety risk.

At least 56 people have died in floods in Indias northeast, with the army warning that munitions washed away by the deluge pose a public safety risk. Violent torrents struck Sikkim state after the bursting of a glacial lake. Climate scientists warn that similar disasters will become an increasing danger across the Himalayas as global temperatures rise and ice melts. The floods have caused extensive damage to infrastructure and displaced thousands of people. Glacial lake outburst floods are likel...

At least 56 people are confirmed dead in floods that hit India's northeast as of Saturday, with the army warning munitions washed away by the deluge posed a public safety risk.India's defence ministry said in a statement that the floods had washed away "firearms and explosives" from military camps.