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At Least 62 Killed in Uttar Pradesh Flooding, Officials Report

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

India Reports Flood Deaths

Uttar Pradesh officials reported at least 62 deaths from heavy rain and flooding.
The state also recorded 46 injuries and damage to more than 1,000 houses.
Nepal’s disaster agency said 21 people died, five are missing, and 194 houses were damaged.
Over 75,000 people were evacuated from Odisha as floodwaters rose.
The Central Water Commission reported 30 monitoring stations in seven states in a severe situation.

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PassportCard Coordinates Rescue

PassportCard ran a 24-hour situation room to coordinate aid for stranded tourists.
Clal Insurance sent Magen Search and Rescue teams to evacuate policyholders in four trekking zones.
Forty insured travelers were tracked: 17 each in Annapurna and Manaslu, four in Tsum Valley, two on Everest.
Siblings Maya and Nadav Lamdan endured 12 hours without power before a helicopter rescue.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 Pakistan floods, which devastated the Indus basin in July 2010, killed over 1,800 people and displaced 20 million. The federal government, aided by the United Nations and World Bank, allocated $1.5 billion for relief, while the Red Crescent mobilized 30,000 volunteers. Similarly, today’s Uttar Pradesh floods and Himalayan trekking evacuations echo that massive response, with Indian officials, the Central Water Commission, and insurers like PassportCard coordinating rescues. The 2010 precedent underscores the need for integrated early-warning systems and insurance frameworks to mitigate future loss of life and property across South Asia.

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India Reports Flood Deaths

Uttar Pradesh officials reported at least 62 deaths from heavy rain and flooding.
The state also recorded 46 injuries and damage to more than 1,000 houses.
Nepal’s disaster agency said 21 people died, five are missing, and 194 houses were damaged.
Over 75,000 people were evacuated from Odisha as floodwaters rose.
The Central Water Commission reported 30 monitoring stations in seven states in a severe situation.

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