The death toll from the recent floods and landslides so far has reached 233 while 22 others are still missing. At least 169 people are injured in the disaster.
Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari says 17,120 people have been rescued from flood and landslide-affected areas.
The government has prioritized rescue and relief efforts and is working to repair the disaster-hit highways and operate the means of transport.
