Safety first: People being moved to safer areas after heavy monsoon caused a rise in water levels in Varanasi. — AFP
Heavy rain causing wieful weather across India.
Close call: Security personnel rescuing a resident from dense sludge during a rescue operation in Uttarakhand state. — AFP
Swept away: A rescue team observing the scene of a mudslide which left dozens missing in Dharali, Uttarakhand. — Reuters
In deep water: National Disaster Response Force personnel preparing to inspect flooded areas after heavy monsoon rains induced a rise in water levels of Varuna River in Varanasi. — AFP/AP
An aerial view of submerged houses on the banks of the river Ganga following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj. — AFP/AP
Stranded animals seeking safety from floodwaters. — AFP/AP
