31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon
4 months ago

31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Thirty-one people were killed in 51 events of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing monsoon season, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. Thirty-one people were killed and 33 went missing in 51 incidents of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. Three people were killed in 35 landslides during the same period, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. Meanwhile, light rains continued in parts of the state and 95 roads were closed on Sunday morning, the State Emergency Operation Centre said.

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192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides
2 months, 3 weeks ago

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslides across Nepal reached nearly 200 on Monday, with at least 30 people still missing, according to the police. Incessant rainfall from last Friday triggered floods and landslides, wreaking havoc in the Himalayan nation. At least 192 people have been killed in the continuous rainfall, floods, landslides and inundation, officials from the …

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis

ABP News  

Kathmandu, Sep 28 Floods and landslides caused by incessant rain killed at least 66 people and injured 60 others in Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Nepal Police Deputy Spokesperson Bishwo Adhikari said that out of the 66 people killed in the Himalayan nation due to the continuous rainfall, 34 were killed in the Kathmandu valley. Meanwhile, Acting Prime Minister and …

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps

Al Jazeera  

The Indian Air Force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. According to local media reports, the Telangana government has also urged India’s federal …

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons

Hindustan Times  

Two bodies, including that of a 12-year-old boy, were recovered on Tuesday as rescue operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district to trace five other missing people following a cloudburst, officials said. Two bodies, including that of a 12-year-old boy, were recovered on Tuesday as rescue operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district to trace five other missing …

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in J-K's Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in J-K's Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons

New Indian Express  

RAMBAN/JAMMU: Two bodies, including that of a 12-year-old boy, were recovered on Tuesday as rescue operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district to trace five other missing people following a cloudburst, officials said. Despite the inclement weather, the rescue team has so far managed to retrieve bodies of two persons -- Yasir Ahmad of Gadgram and Khalid Ahmed Parihar …

Flash floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Three dead, one missing after cloudburst in Tehri
4 months ago

Flash floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Three dead, one missing after cloudburst in Tehri

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Three dead and one missing in flash floods as heavy rainfall continues to batter Uttarakhand. According to District Disaster Management Officer, Brijesh Bhatt, "The incident resulted in the loss of eight cows, three calves, and one ox, which were buried under debris." Chamoli District Disaster Management Officer, Nandkishore Joshi, told TNIE, “The rainfall in Uttarakhand had slowed down in …

Fresh cloudburst in Himachal: 58 roads closed, IMD says heavy rains to continue till August 20
4 months, 1 week ago

Fresh cloudburst in Himachal: 58 roads closed, IMD says heavy rains to continue till August 20

India TV News  

Amid incessant rains in the past few days, a fresh cloudburst in the Takloch area of Rampur subdivision of Shimla district on Friday damaged a 30-metre stretch of road, a senior official told news agency PTI. The IMD has also issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rain in 10 of Himachal Pradesh's 12 districts till August 20 even as showers …

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed

Hindustan Times  

Shimla, A total 197 roads, including two national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain during the past week, officials said on Monday. Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed Several areas in Una were waterlogged and flash floods and landslides were reported in Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur …

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain since Sunday led to the closure of 338 roads, including four national highways in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The State Emergency Operation Centre said of the 338 roads closed, 104 were in Shimla, 71 in Mandi, 58 in Sirmaur, 55 in Chamba, 26 in Kullu, seven each in Solan and Lahaul & …

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains over the last two days has led to the closure of more than 280 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with 150 being closed on Saturday, according to officials. State emergency operation centre data stated that 96 roads have been closed in Mandi, 76 in Shimla, 37 in Kullu, 33 in Sirmaur, 26 in …

Himachal Pradesh: Rescue teams operating at cloudburst-affected Samej village face difficulties as heavy rain continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Rescue teams operating at cloudburst-affected Samej village face difficulties as heavy rain continues

The Hindu  

A Relief and Rescue team operating in Rampur's Samej village, after the recent incident of cloudburst that claimed at least six lives, has been facing difficulties in moving forward as heavy rains continue in the region on Wednesday. According to Indo-Tibetan Border Police ITBP Inspector Nanak Chad Sharma, the road caved in due to heavy rain, blocking the rescue team …

Himachal flash floods: Toll mounts to 15 as two more bodies recovered, 40 still missing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal flash floods: Toll mounts to 15 as two more bodies recovered, 40 still missing

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh increased to 15 on Monday while about 40 people are still missing, officials said. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A team of the National Disaster Response Force retrieved two more bodies on Monday from the Sunni tehsil in Shimla district as rescue and relief operations …

Himachal cloudbursts: Death several dead and searching for the missing is progressing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal cloudbursts: Death several dead and searching for the missing is progressing

The Hindu  

The death toll due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh has increased to 11 with the recovery of two more bodies from Mandi district. Over 40 people are still missing after a series of cloudbursts occurred in Kullu's Nirmand, Sainj and Malana, Mandi's Padhar and Shimla's Rampur subdivision on the night of July 31 …

Himachal floods: Two bridges washed away after cloudburst in Lahaul and Spiti | WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal floods: Two bridges washed away after cloudburst in Lahaul and Spiti | WATCH

India TV News  

Two bridges were washed away in cloudburst, in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, said an official on Sunday. Ashutosh Gadekar, OIC, Darcha-Shinku LA road 126 RCC BRO said, " Cloudburst occurred on August 2 around 8:30 pm, in this a Bailey bridge and anewly constructed bridge were washed away. Death toll rises to 9, hunt for about 45 missing continues …

Himachal cloudbursts: Death count rises to 9, 45 still missing amid heavy rain alert
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal cloudbursts: Death count rises to 9, 45 still missing amid heavy rain alert

India TV News  

The death count due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts in Himachal Pradesh rose to nine on Sunday as the rescue teams intensified their efforts to search for 45 people who went missing since the natural calamity. We are using various equipment and sensors to detect victims buried or trapped under the debris," said NDRF Commanding Officer …

Himachal cloudbursts: Death toll rises to 9, hunt for about 45 missing continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal cloudbursts: Death toll rises to 9, hunt for about 45 missing continues

The Hindu  

With the recovery of a body from Rajban village in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, the death toll due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts has increased to nine as the rescuers continue to search for about 45 missing people. About 45 people have been missing since a series of cloudbursts occurred in Kullu's Nirmand, Sainj and Malana; Mandi's …

50 feared dead in cloudburst-affected Himachal areas, Baladi village cut-off from Kullu
4 months, 2 weeks ago

50 feared dead in cloudburst-affected Himachal areas, Baladi village cut-off from Kullu

Live Mint  

At least 50 people are feared dead after cloudbursts in various parts of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh said that the official number of the people who have lost lives can only be declared after official confirmation and completion of rescue operations. Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that a cloudburst occurred 2-3 days back over the …

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala
4 months, 2 weeks ago

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that around 50 people are feared dead in the areas affected by the cloud-burst incidents. The IMD has also predicted isolated, extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa and Meghalaya on Saturday in its daily forecast bulletin released at 2:30 pm. IMD has also predicted isolated extremely heavy …

Devastating Floods in Himachal Pradesh Causes Extreme Weather Disasters | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Devastating Floods in Himachal Pradesh Causes Extreme Weather Disasters | ABP News

ABP News  

On one hand, floods are wreaking havoc in the plains, while the mountains are equally affected as heavy rains bring life to a halt. In Himachal Pradesh, a severe weather event unfolded on Wednesday night when cloudbursts occurred in three different areas. Climate change plays a pivotal role, as rising global temperatures lead to more extreme weather patterns, including intense …

HP cloudburst: Death toll rises to 8, rescue operation on to trace 45 missing people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

HP cloudburst: Death toll rises to 8, rescue operation on to trace 45 missing people

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla: Rescue operations were underway on Friday to trace over 45 people missing following flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. With recovery of three more bodies, the death toll due to the flash floods in Nirmand, Sainj and Malana areas in Kullu, Padhar in Mandi and Rampur in Shimla districts of …

Himachal cloudbursts: 50 missing; IMD issues flash floods warning, ‘red alert’ for Kullu, Mandi, Kangra | Top Updates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal cloudbursts: 50 missing; IMD issues flash floods warning, ‘red alert’ for Kullu, Mandi, Kangra | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

Cloudbursts in Mandi, Shimla, and Kullu districts on Thursday left around 50 people missing, while two bodies were recovered. Additional chief secretary of Himachal Pradesh Onkar Chand Sharma said an alert for heavy rain has been issued until August 2, with more alerts to be issued based on IMD data. Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been closely monitoring …

Uttarakhand Rains: Death count reaches 14, over 2,200 evacuated as rescue operation continues
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Rains: Death count reaches 14, over 2,200 evacuated as rescue operation continues

India TV News  

As heavy rain continues to lash parts of Uttarakhand, the State Disaster Response Fund spokesperson on Friday reported that more than 2,200 passengers from Kedarnath have been safely evacuated. 14 Dead, Many Injured in Rain-Related Incidents Tragically, the heavy rains in the state have so far claimed 14 lives and injured 10 others in separate rain-related incidents. Missing Persons Amid …

5 killed, 50 missing in Himachal, breach at Malana 1 dam as cloudbursts wreak havoc
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5 killed, 50 missing in Himachal, breach at Malana 1 dam as cloudbursts wreak havoc

Hindustan Times  

Five people were killed and around 50 went missing following multiple incidents of cloudburst in Himachal, with the heavy rain-induced flooding also resulting in a breach at Malana hydel project. Houses after some part washed away in the river following a flood caused by a cloudburst, at the Baladhi village in Kullu on Thursday.Five people were killed and around 50 …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, More than 20 people were killed, homes washed away and hundreds left stranded as torrential rains triggered landslides and caused rivers to swell in parts of north India. Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India Down south, the death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district climbed to …

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst leads to 10 deaths, pathway to Kedarnath blocked, 100 more routes clogged
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst leads to 10 deaths, pathway to Kedarnath blocked, 100 more routes clogged

Op India  

At least ten persons lost their lives after severe rains in Uttarakhand destroyed a concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath path. On Thursday morning, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with authorities at the State Emergency Operation Centre to assess the status of rescue and relief activities in districts affected by the downpour. During the assessment meeting, CM Dhami …

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 2 Dead, Over 200 Stranded In Kedarnath, Rescue Ops On
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 2 Dead, Over 200 Stranded In Kedarnath, Rescue Ops On

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Cloudburst News: At least two people lost their lives in a cloudburst at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state. #WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "I have directed the officials to help those people who are affected by heavy rainfall and also to shift those who are affected …

Rains Wreak Havoc In Himachal Pradesh, Three Killed, 40 Missing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rains Wreak Havoc In Himachal Pradesh, Three Killed, 40 Missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla: Three people were killed and about 40 went missing after two separate incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh where rains washed away many houses and roads and left two hydropower projects damaged, officials said on Thursday. A cloudburst at Samagh Khud in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district left two people dead and 28 others missing, Superintendent of Police, Shimla …

2 killed, over 50 missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2 killed, over 50 missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Two persons have died and more than 50 are missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh, prompting a major search and rescue operation. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, police and home guards started rescue operations, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said. Union home minister Amit Shah spoke with Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu …

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal

The Hindu  

Lashing rains in Nepal causing flash floods and landslides have killed at least 14 persons across the country, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on July 7. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts …

Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in Nepal and blocking key highways and roads, officials said on Sunday. AP/PTI Eight people were missing, either washed away by floods or buried in landslides, while 12 others were injured and being treated in hospitals, police spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki said. In …

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia

Al Jazeera  

At least 14 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Nepal, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on Sunday. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts of Nepal …

Cloudburst triggers landslides, flood-like situation in Itanagar
6 months ago

Cloudburst triggers landslides, flood-like situation in Itanagar

Hindustan Times  

A cloudburst on Sunday morning triggered several landslides and a flood-like situation in Itanagar, officials said. Representational Image: The section of a road damaged due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall at Mangan in the neighbouring Sikkim state. Though Arunachal Pradesh has been witnessing heavy rains over the last few weeks, the situation improved in the past two days. Following …

Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
7 months, 1 week ago

Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday. The World Food Program said it was distributing fortified biscuits to the survivors of one of the many floods that hit Afghanistan over the last few weeks, mostly the northern province of …

13 killed due to unseasonal heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana: Police
7 months, 2 weeks ago

13 killed due to unseasonal heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana: Police

Hindustan Times  

As many as 13 people were killed in separate incidents after unseasonal rainfall hit parts of Telangana on Tuesday night, police said. “Due to heavy rain on Tuesday night, the retaining wall of the building collapsed on the rooms of the workers, resulting in the deaths of seven persons,” the police official said. Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy expressed …

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China
11 months ago

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China

Hindustan Times  

Dozens of people were buried and three confirmed killed when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday. The landslide took place at 5:51 am in the province's northeastern Zhenxiong County {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck in Zhenxiong …

Gujarat: 17 people killed, crops damaged due to unseasonal rains accompanied by lightning
1 year ago

Gujarat: 17 people killed, crops damaged due to unseasonal rains accompanied by lightning

India TV News  

At least seventeen people were killed in lightning strikes and several acres of crops damaged in several areas of Gujarat, the officials said on Sunday. A total of 15 people died due to lightning, said the officials A 22-year-old biker died in Botad taluka after being struck by lightning, while a 29-year-old man died after a tree fell on an …

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam
1 year, 2 months ago

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam

Al Jazeera  

Ice-cold floodwaters have swept through mountain towns in India’s Himalayan northeast, killing at least 40 people, washing away houses and bridges, and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority said in a statement that more than 2,000 people had been rescued, adding that state authorities set up 26 relief camps for more than …

Death toll rises to 14 after India cloudburst as just one missing soldier found
1 year, 2 months ago

Death toll rises to 14 after India cloudburst as just one missing soldier found

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 14 people were killed and 102 are missing in northeastern India after flash …

Icy floodwaters kill at least 31 in India’s Himalayan northeast after lake bursts through major dam
1 year, 2 months ago

Icy floodwaters kill at least 31 in India’s Himalayan northeast after lake bursts through major dam

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Ice-cold floodwaters swept through mountain towns in India’s Himalayan northeast, killing at least 31 people, washing away houses and bridges, and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes, officials said Friday. The flood began shortly after midnight Wednesday, when the waters of a glacial lake overflowed, cracking open Sikkim State’s biggest hydroelectric dam and then cascading …

Floods in India’s Sikkim kill 10; dozens including 23 army soldiers missing
1 year, 2 months ago

Floods in India’s Sikkim kill 10; dozens including 23 army soldiers missing

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rainfall causes a glacial lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the remote Himalayan region. At least 10 people have been killed in India’s state of Sikkim and 82 others, including 23 army personnel, are missing after heavy rainfall caused the glacial Lhonak Lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the region. “Intense rain has led to this catastrophic …

‘Climate change killed my family’: Unusual monsoon hammers India’s Himachal
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Climate change killed my family’: Unusual monsoon hammers India’s Himachal

Al Jazeera  

Kaleshdhar, India – Om Prakash, 42, was found alive in the debris of a collapsed house after a landslide triggered by relentless rain in this remote village of Himachal Pradesh. Prakash’s family, belonging to an Indigenous farming community, had gathered on August 14 to pay homage to the rain gods, a tradition during the monsoon months. Himachal witnessed eight periods …

7 buildings collapse in Kullu landslide; 238 killed in Himachal rains so far
1 year, 4 months ago

7 buildings collapse in Kullu landslide; 238 killed in Himachal rains so far

India Today  

As many as seven buildings collapsed after heavy rain triggered landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. Cloudbursts and landslides triggered by heavy rains claimed 12 lives in Himachal Pradesh, while another person died in Uttarakhand's Pauri district on Wednesday. HIMACHAL RAINS: RED ALERT IN 6 DISTRICTS The IMD issued a red alert, predicting "heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated …

4 dead in landslide in Uttarakhand, schools shut; heavy rain in Himachal today
1 year, 4 months ago

4 dead in landslide in Uttarakhand, schools shut; heavy rain in Himachal today

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department issued an 'orange alert' for heavy to very heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from August 22-24. Heavy rain can result in landslides, flash floods and increased water levels in rivers and drains, besides causing damage to standing crops, fruit plants and young seedlings, the weather office said. 4 KILLED IN UTTARAKHAND LANDSLIDE, ROAD BLOCKED …

2038 Dead Due to Floods, Landslides, Lightning Since April 1: MHA Data
1 year, 4 months ago

2038 Dead Due to Floods, Landslides, Lightning Since April 1: MHA Data

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As many as 2,038 people lost their lives due to floods, lightning and landslides this monsoon, with Bihar reporting the highest casualty figure of 518 and Himachal Pradesh 330.According to the data prepared by the Union Home Ministry, 101 people went missing and 1,584 received injuries during the rains and floods from April 1 to August 17. Twelve …

2038 killed due to floods, landslides, lightning since April 1, reveals MHA data
1 year, 4 months ago

2038 killed due to floods, landslides, lightning since April 1, reveals MHA data

Firstpost  

A total of 160 teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in various states. According to the data prepared by the Union Home Ministry, 101 people went missing and 1,584 received injuries during the rains and floods from April 1 to August 17 Nearly 2,038 people lost their lives due to floods, lightning and landslides this monsoon, …

How landslides are hindering essential supplies from reaching Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

How landslides are hindering essential supplies from reaching Manipur

Firstpost  

Rocks and mud have engulfed parts of a highway near Imphal, stranding around 500 trucks carrying fuel and essential items to the violence-hit state of Manipur Parts of India are experiencing heavy rains and destructive landslides, which is causing a lot of trouble and inconvenience. Heavy rains have stranded hundreds of trucks carrying fuel and essential items to the violence-hit …

Heavy rain and landslides have killed at least 72 people this week in an Indian Himalayan state
1 year, 4 months ago

Heavy rain and landslides have killed at least 72 people this week in an Indian Himalayan state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Days of relentless rain in India’s Himalayan region have killed at least 72 people this week, a government official said Thursday, as a heavy monsoon triggered landslides and flash floods that have submerged roads, washed away buildings and left residents scrambling for safety. Vikram Singh, an operator at the state’s emergency operation center, said on Thursday that …

Heavy rain and landslides have killed at least 72 people this week in an Indian Himalayan state
1 year, 4 months ago

Heavy rain and landslides have killed at least 72 people this week in an Indian Himalayan state

The Independent  

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Monsoon Fury Kills Over 70 in HP, Devastates U'khand; Rains Likely in East India
1 year, 4 months ago

Monsoon Fury Kills Over 70 in HP, Devastates U'khand; Rains Likely in East India

News 18  

Incessant rains, leading to landslides and flood-like situation made a comeback in several parts of northern India, leaving destruction in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Trail of destruction Due to incessant rain fall in the last few days, flash floods were seen in Kangra, Shimla and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh and Rupnagar district of Punjab. #WATCH | Onkar …

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