India's monsoon death toll climbs to 139
India’s monsoon death toll climbs to 139 July 26, 2021 Mumbai: The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India climbed to 139 Sunday, officials said, with rescuers searching for dozens more missing. The country’s western coast has been inundated by torrential rains since Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department warning of further downpours over the next few days. Flooding and landslides are common during India’s treacherous monsoon season, which also often sees poorly constructed buildings buckle after days of non-stop rain. Experts say ...