5,000 people killed in India Due To Floods

NEW DELHI - The Indian government reported that at least five thousand people were killed by flash floods in the State of Uttarakhand, North India, last week.

"No fewer than 5,000 people have been confirmed killed by floods that cause huge damage, especially in the Valley Kedarnath," said Disaster Management Minister Yashpal Arya.

Rescue workers and military personnel have saved all the pilgrims were trapped in the Valley Kedarnath, Hindu Temple city at the center of the brunt of flash floods. Flood was described as a 'tsunami Himalayas'

Xinhua reported that the flood occurs suddenly making the government and local residents were surprised last week. The Meteorological Department has warned of more rain in the region on Monday. A total of 19,000 people were still trapped in the three regions in the state, according to the Press Trust of India.