In some places, water flooded entire streets, and many regular household items were seen floating on the water.
In New Delhi, three water treatment plants have been shut down, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, according to the local media. cutting around 25% of the local drinking water supply.
India is not alone in being hit by heavy rainfall. Monsoon rains have caused landslides and floods in China, Japan and South Korea.
In the United States, residents of Vermont were badly hit by floods, and some homes were washed away.
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