India's Monsoon Fury: Over 1,492 Lives Lost in 2024
A devastating 2024 monsoon season in India resulted in 1,492 deaths. Floods and rain-related incidents killed 895, while 597 died from thunderstorms and lightning strikes. Heavy and extremely heavy rainfall events reached record levels. Specific regions like Kerala, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh faced severe casualties.
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The 2024 monsoon season wreaked havoc across India, claiming 1,492 lives as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. Floods and rain-related incidents accounted for 895 deaths, while thunderstorms and lightning strikes caused 597 fatalities during the season.
IMD's report highlighted a staggering number of heavy rainfall events, with 525 instances of precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.5 mm, and 96 occurrences above 204.5 mm. These figures marked the highest rainfall events in the last five years.
Specific regions bore the brunt of the extreme weather: Kerala witnessed severe landslides resulting in 397 deaths, Assam and Madhya Pradesh reported 102 and 100 deaths respectively, and the national capital recorded 13 deaths.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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