The floods in the Himalayas were caused by a cloudburst, which is common during the country’s June-September monsoon season
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- Flash floods struck the village of Hasil in northern India, causing significant destruction. 5s
- Army and coordinated rescue teams were immediately mobilised to respond to the disaster. 10s
- Four people have been confirmed dead, with dozens still missing. 49s
- The region is part of the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather. 37s
- Authorities are still assessing the full scale of the destruction as rescue efforts continue. 33s