This month, 65 dead in Uttarakhand rain related incidents, June’s tally doubled last year’s tally. Bharat News

Dehradun: At least 65 people died in June in the first month of this year’s monsoon season in Uttarakhand, doubling 32 deaths recorded during the same period last year. Of the 65 deaths, 45 were due to road accidents and 20 natural disasters such as landslides and flash floods. Another 18 people are missing – nine due to each road accident and natural disasters. Among the worst incidents of the worst incidents on Thursday in Rudraprayag, where a bus carrying Char Dham pilgrims fell into the Alakanand River after hitting a sharp truck, killing five. Seven passengers are still missing with the authorities that their possibility of survival is thin.Experts say that the monsoon started early this year and started with deep rainfall, causing widespread landslides and slope failures. He also flagged off road-wide works in the hills, which has destroyed the slope leaving loose debris on mid-height.