Picture of the Day: Flood in Uttarakhand, India

10 years, 10 months ago - June 21, 2013

On June 18-19, the State of Uttarakhand, India. Photograph of the effects of severe flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains. During the floods in the state of Uttarakhand in the north of the country killed more than 100 people.

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Text by Russian Reporter

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