13/07/2023 12:22 (UTC)

Historic flooding submerges parts of the Indian capital, prompting evacuations

New Delhi, Jul 13 (EFE/EPA).- Parts of New Delhi woke up submerged under water on Thursday due to the historic flooding of the Yamuna River, forcing authorities to evacuate thousands of people due to heavy rains in north India that have left at least 41 dead.

"The water level of the Yamuna River continues to rise," noted city Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who requested the cooperation of residents in areas near the river for the evacuations. (Camera: RAJAT GUPTA).

SHOT LIST: VEHICLES AND INDIAN PEOPLE WADE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS AND AFTER WATER FROM YAMUNA RIVER REACHES THE ROADS IN NEW DELHI, INDIA.

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Date: 13/07/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Disaster and accident » Meteorological disaster
Type: Straps
Duration: 53 seconds
Reference: 7001280369
Relevance: Normal