India, July 22 -- Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of fatalities due to intense monsoon rains and subsequent floods between April 1 and July 16 this year, with 258 deaths, the Union ministry of home affairs informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Himachal Pradesh reported 171 deaths in the same period, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 148, and Bihar with 101, highlighting the widespread impact of severe weather across multiple states this season.

Himachal Pradesh also recorded a loss of 23,818 cattle and 1,528 homes. Madhya Pradesh reported 325 cattle deaths, while 986 homes were lost in the state due to rains. Assam recorded the maximum damage to cropland, across 29714.89 ha.

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