Dozens killed by floods and landslides in India – in pictures

  • Dozens of people were killed in north-eastern India in floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rain at the weekend. AFP
    Dozens of people were killed in north-eastern India in floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rain at the weekend. AFP
  • Severe damage to a road in Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh state. AP Photo
    Severe damage to a road in Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh state. AP Photo
  • At least 22 of the official death toll of 50 were killed in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rains have wreaked havoc. AP Photo
    At least 22 of the official death toll of 50 were killed in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rains have wreaked havoc. AP Photo
  • A flooded bridge after heavy rain in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Reuters
    A flooded bridge after heavy rain in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Reuters
  • Nearly 750 roads were damaged in landslides and flash floods, state officials said. AP Photo
    Nearly 750 roads were damaged in landslides and flash floods, state officials said. AP Photo
  • People wade along a flooded street near the banks of the Ganges in Allahabad. AFP
    People wade along a flooded street near the banks of the Ganges in Allahabad. AFP
  • This bridge was washed away by high and fast-flowing waters in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Reuters
    This bridge was washed away by high and fast-flowing waters in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Reuters
  • State chief minister Jairam Thakur visited Kashan village on Monday and said: 'I am still in disbelief with the level of destruction and damage … it is unbelievable.' AFP
    State chief minister Jairam Thakur visited Kashan village on Monday and said: 'I am still in disbelief with the level of destruction and damage … it is unbelievable.' AFP
  • Residents move their belongings to drier ground in the Daraganj area of Allahabad. AFP
    Residents move their belongings to drier ground in the Daraganj area of Allahabad. AFP
  • The scale of the monsoon rain set new records. AFP
    The scale of the monsoon rain set new records. AFP
  • During a 12-hour period from Friday into Saturday, 333 millimetres of rain fell on Dharamsala district, beating a 64-year record by 17mm. AFP
    During a 12-hour period from Friday into Saturday, 333 millimetres of rain fell on Dharamsala district, beating a 64-year record by 17mm. AFP
  • Youths living in a low lying area on the banks of the Ganges float through a flooded street in Allahabad. AFP
    Youths living in a low lying area on the banks of the Ganges float through a flooded street in Allahabad. AFP