NEW DELHI: Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, according to media reports.

At least 16 people have been killed in Telangana state, and nine in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh in the past two days.

Around 3,800 people have been rescued in Telangana and moved to relief camps.

India’s air force said on Monday it had flown in more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to both states.

Source: Emirates News Agency