Building collapsing in India

Video. WATCH: Heavy rains cause destruction and death in India's Himalayas

The heavy monsoon submerged roads, washed away buildings, and left residents scrambling for safety in the mountainous Himachal Pradesh state.

The heavy monsoon submerged roads, washed away buildings, and left residents scrambling for safety in the mountainous Himachal Pradesh state.

Rescuers are working in challenging weather conditions in a bid to save people trapped under mud and debris from the rains that struck over the weekend.

India’s weather department has put the state on high alert and expects the downpours to continue over the next few days.