Storms and Floods

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India Update - Lightning strikes killed at least 120 people in four Indian states as monsoon rains swept across much of the country. Lightning is the leading killer among natural disasters in India. In 2014, at least 2,582 people died in lightning strikes, according to the government. Here's a breakdown of deaths reported in other states Tuesday: Forty-one people died in Uttar Pradesh, ten died in Jharkhand and twelve died in Madhya Pradesh. The seasonal monsoon rains have been highly anticipated in India, which has been mired in drought for two years. The country's agricultural sector heavily depends on the rains.

London, England - Flash floods have left parts of London submerged under water and threatened to cause travel chaos on EU referendum polling day. Emergency services reported a huge surge in calls as heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain hit the south-east overnight. A month’s rain fell in a matter of a few hours during the storms – with more heavy downpours forecast for this morning.

New Zealand - There multiple reports of flooding in the North Shore suburb of Forrest Hill, with further homes inundated in Parnell and East Auckland.