Environment · India
Heavy rains cause landslides, disrupt life across multiple Indian states
Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding in several parts of India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for various regions, warning of continued downpours. The severe weather has led to road closures, disruptions in connectivity, and tragic incidents like drownings and electrocutions in some areas.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 5 · Right 5 n = 12
- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (5 votes, 6 outlets): Amar Ujala, Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, The New Indian Express
- Right (5): Dainik Jagran, India Today, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, The Pioneer