VOICED : Muertos y evacuados por monzon

In northern India, rescuers recovered bodies from the Ganges River amid severe flooding. In New Delhi, the Yamuna River overflowed due to heavy rains, reaching levels not seen since 1978, leading to the evacuation of 5,000 people. Families moved to temporary shelters, while thousands of pilgrims and tourists were stranded in northern forests awaiting rescue. The floods and landslides devastated the region, destroying villages and causing numerous fatalities.

What natural event caused the Yamuna River in New Delhi to rise to levels not seen since 1978?

• A severe drought

• Unexpected heavy rains

• A dam failure

• An earthquake

Approximately how many people were forced to leave their homes in low-lying areas of New Delhi?

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

Where did many families find temporary shelter after being evacuated?

• In nearby hotels

• In makeshift shelters along the river

• In government buildings

• In local schools

What challenges are faced by pilgrims and tourists in the northern forests of India?

• Wild animal attacks

• Lack of food and water

• Extreme heat

• Being stranded due to floods

What was one of the major consequences of the sudden floods and landslides in the affected region?

• Increased tourism

• Destruction of villages

• Improved infrastructure

• Economic growth