213 killed in Indian floods

    At least 213 people have been killed in severe monsoon floods in India.

    The death toll in the western state of Gujarat rose after flood waters receded, exposing the devastation caused by torrential rains in low-lying areas.

    In one case 17 members of one family were discovered dead in one village in the Banaskantha district.

    Around 130,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas but authorities believe the death toll will rise as rescue workers gain access to more remote villages.

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