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2,155 lives lost in monsoon rains, floods across India

New Delhi: As many as 2,155 people lost their lives, and another 45 were reported missing this monsoon season in rains and floods, which affected more than 26 lakh people in 22 states, Union Home Ministry officials said on Friday. The maximum number of 430 people died in Maharashtra, followed by 227 in West Bengal in rains, floods and landslides that hit as many as 361 districts in the country.

According to the officials, 803 people were injured and nearly 20,000 animals lost across the country in the heavy rains and floods, which fully damaged 2.23 lakh houses, partially damaged 2.06 lakh houses and destroyed 14.09 lakh hectares of crops.

A total of 2,155 people had died due to rains and floods so far this year, an official said.

Though monsoon remains active in a few parts of the country, the season officially ended on September 30.

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