Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012 and 2021 in the country, the government said on July 31.
Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said the increased incidence of high intensity rainfall of short duration is mainly responsible for urban floods, which is further compounded by unplanned growth, encroachment of natural water bodies and poor drainage system.
According to data shared by Mr. Tudu in the House, 17,422 deaths due to floods and heavy rains from 2012 to 2021 took place in India.
