MojNews-At least 90 people have died in the northeastern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the last four days after heavy rains wreaked havoc in the region.

According to state meteorologists, Uttar Pradesh got record rainfall on Friday -- 1,700% above normal -- with the state's east the worst hit.

At least 73 people have died in Uttar Pradesh alone, according to state disaster management department data. Another 17 died in Bihar, said a state official.

On Saturday, 26 people died due to rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh, up from the previous toll of 47. Various districts cancelled school due to the heavy downpour.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed district officials to provide help to those affected by Floods , announcing compensation of $5,700 for the families of those killed in flood-related incidents.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also ordered relief work for those hit by the floods.

"Many districts of the state have been affected by floods. heavy rain has affected normal life in many districts," Kumar told reporters in Patna, the capital of Bihar.

“I have asked officials to extend help wherever needed. We have also shifted many people to relief camps, where the administration is looking after them.”