The Ministry of Home Affairs’ situation report on flood and rainfall showed that at least 12 people died and over seven lakh people affected in 1,801 villages in 47 districts across India in the last 24 hours. More than 700 people have died since the onset of the southwest monsoon in the country so far.
According to the ministry, 17 States and Union Territories have not sent the situation report to it. Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar are among the most affected states from floods.