In brief
Severe weather conditions have wreaked havoc in northern India, particularly near a well-known Hindu shrine in Kashmir where flash floods have resulted in over 30 deaths. The storms have also blocked roads and submerged homes in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, triggering extensive rescue efforts involving helicopters and boats.
Watch: Raging rivers cause destruction in parts of northern India
Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flash floods across northern India.
On Tuesday, more than 30 people were killed near a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Rains have also battered parts of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab states, leaving roads blocked and property submerged.
Rescue operations are underway, with authorities deploying helicopters and boats to evacuate people stranded in the affected areas.
