heavy rains in india’s northern state of akhand have killed 68 people and left more than two hikers missing

October 24, according to the indian express reported that as of 23 local time, india’s north akhand state heavy rains have killed 68 people. rescuers are still carrying out rescue operations to find the missing from two hikes.

police in north akand say two of the 11 missing hikers have been rescued, two are still missing and seven more have been recovered, while five from another 11-person tour group have been recovered.

reported that since the evening of the 17th, north akand state was hit by three consecutive days of heavy rains, resulting in floods, landslides and large-scale property damage.