Flash floods, heavy rainfall warning issued in this state. Check weather update
2 years, 4 months ago

Flash floods, heavy rainfall warning issued in this state. Check weather update

Live Mint  

The Himachal Pradesh meteorological department on Wednesday warned of flash floods and heavy rainfall in the state, even as reports emerged of several vehicles getting stuck due to a flash flood that led to a road blockade in its Lahaul-Spiti district. Notably, the Himachal Pradesh meteorological department on Wednesday said that heavy rain is expected in the state over the next few days which may lead to disruption of essential services and trigger flash floods. Reduced visibility conditions, increased runoff in streams, nullahs and other channels leading to flash floods and disruption of essential services including water, electricity and communications systems in mid and high hills of the state are feared due to the heavy rainfall, according to news agency PTI report. Meanwhile, several vehicles were stuck after a flash flood led to a road blockade in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district on Wednesday, the state disaster management department said.

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Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News

ABP News  

The sheer force of nature has rendered life helpless as a significant portion of the country is currently engulfed by floods. Several states across India are still under a rain alert today, with continued warnings of heavy rainfall. Uttar Pradesh, eastern Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh are also facing warnings, urging residents to remain cautious as more rain is expected to …

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State
3 months, 1 week ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu  

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha

The Hindu  

Torrential rain battered Odisha’s Malkangiri district, severing its connections with the rest of the State as roads were submerged at multiple locations on Monday. Sundhansu Sarangi, Director General of Police,, Bishnupada Sethi, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department Secretary and Charan Meena, Deputy Inspector General of Police have been deputed to Malkangiri to supervise and assist district …

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed

The Hindu  

As rains forced closure of 40 roads in Himachal Pradesh, the local Met office on Friday warned of low flash flood risk in five districts of the state. The local meteorological office has warned of low flash flood risk in parts of Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi and Bilaspur districts till Saturday. A total of 40 roads including 16 in Mandi, …

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News

ABP News  

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Gujarat, leading to flood-like conditions in several districts as rivers overflow. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Thursday, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Saurashtra and Kutch. Along the Gujarat coast, bordering Pakistan and the northeastern and east-central Arabian Sea, winds could reach 55 to 65 km/h. The …

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’

Hindustan Times  

Amid heavy rainfall over the past two days, parts of Gujarat have been inundated, displacing hundreds of affected residents to safer locations. The weather department predicts a ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in several areas, with isolated instances of ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall expected in the south Gujarat districts of Vadodara, Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, as well as in Amreli and …

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 …

Flash floods on rise in Himachal Pradesh; traditional water sources to bear the brunt
4 months, 1 week ago

Flash floods on rise in Himachal Pradesh; traditional water sources to bear the brunt

The Hindu  

Even as torrential rains, followed by flash floods have been causing havoc in the hill State of Himachal Pradesh, the erratic rainfall pattern is Himachal Pradesh has seen a steep rise in flash flood events during the past few years, especially in the monsoon season. These flash floods have killed hundreds of people, damaged critical infrastructure, and raised concerns about …

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 …

Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, over 120 roads closed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, over 120 roads closed

The Hindu  

Heavy rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh as 128 roads remained closed in the state due to landslides and flash floods. The regional Met office has also issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain till August 16. Heavy rains lashed parts …

Himachal rains: Water supply disrupted, 128 roads closed due to landslides, flood – what we know so far
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal rains: Water supply disrupted, 128 roads closed due to landslides, flood – what we know so far

India TV News  

Water supply has been disrupted in various areas and nearly 128 roads have been closed as heavy rains caused landslides and flood in Himachal Pradesh. In the meantime, the Met office issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain till August 16. …

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News

ABP News  

India is currently grappling with severe natural disasters. Meanwhile, the cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have triggered massive landslides, instilling fear among the residents. The heavy rainfall and resulting calamities are putting the nation's resilience to the test. Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have been affected by the heavy rains, and there is no immediate relief in sight as …

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 …

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala
4 months, 3 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 …

Rain havoc in hill states as several dead, missing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain havoc in hill states as several dead, missing

Hindustan Times  

Torrential rain pummelled Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand following a string of cloudbursts on Thursday morning, leading to brimming rivers sweeping away houses, wrecking bridges and decimating roads — the latest ecological challenges for the fragile hill states that have been battered by the climate crisis. Authorities in the two states said that at least 17 people were killed and several …

IMD issues flashflood warning for 6 Himachal dists
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD issues flashflood warning for 6 Himachal dists

Hindustan Times  

A flash flood warning was sounded for six districts of the state for Friday as well. According to the India Meteorological Department’s statement, the districts at risk are Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmaur. “Moderate flash flood risk likely over few watersheds and neighbourhoods of Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmaur districts in Himachal Pradesh during next 24 …

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 …

Heavy rain floods parts of Gujarat; 2,500 rescued, 18,000 moved to safer locations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rain floods parts of Gujarat; 2,500 rescued, 18,000 moved to safer locations

The Hindu  

Around 2,500 people were rescued and more than 18,000 were shifted to safer locations in many districts affected by floods caused by incessant rain in south Gujarat and Saurashtra regions. In the latest monsoon spell, the State has witnessed significant rainfall, leading to severe flooding and damage to properties in 13 districts, including Tapi, Dang, Surat, Navsari and Dwarka. In …

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated

India TV News  

As heavy rains continued to lash parts of South Gujarat, authorities reported that around 2,500 people residing in inundated low-lying areas in Navsari and Tapi districts were relocated to shelter homes on Friday. Navsari Collector Kshipra Agre, during a media briefing on the state's efforts to assist affected residents, stated that 2,200 individuals in Navsari town and surrounding areas were …

Flash flood alert in three districts of Himachal
5 months ago

Flash flood alert in three districts of Himachal

Hindustan Times  

India Meteorological Department’s, Shimla office on Tuesday issued a flash flood alert for Kangra, Sirmaur and Shimla districts. According to IMD, light to moderate rain occurred at many places and heavy to very heavy rain occurred at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh during the last 24 hours This comes amid heavy rainfall orange alert issued for parts of the state. …

Heavy rain disrupts traffic on 76 roads in Himachal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain disrupts traffic on 76 roads in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain caused widespread disruption in vehicular movement as 76 roads were closed due to landslides and flooding across the state. According to the India Meteorological Deparentert’s Shimla centre, the state received heavy rain in the last 24 hours, with Malron receiving the highest amount of 70 mm, followed by Shimla with 43.8 mm, Salapad with 39.8 mm and Kasauli …

Landslides, Floods Snap Road Links In Arunachal. Itanagar Battles Water Crisis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides, Floods Snap Road Links In Arunachal. Itanagar Battles Water Crisis

ABP News  

Persistent rain has disrupted road links to several districts in Arunachal Pradesh. According to PTI, floods and landslides have caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, culverts, power lines, electric poles, transformers and water supply systems in the northeastern state. A state disaster management department report stated that 76 power lines, 30 electric poles, and three transformers have been damaged so …

Rain throws life out of gear in Himachal, 150 roads blocked
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain throws life out of gear in Himachal, 150 roads blocked

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain threw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday as landslides and flashfloods blocked nearly 150 roads with Mandi district bearing the brunt. Official sources said that a maximum of 111 roads were closed in Mandi district besides nine in Chamba, eight in Shimla, and 13 in Sirmaur districts. The district headquarters of Kangra, Dharamshala, received the …

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert

Hindustan Times  

India weather news Highlights: Flood situation in Assam remains grim due to heavy rainfall, with major rivers flowing above the danger mark and nearly 24 lakh people affected. Heavy rainfall has affected people's lives in other states across India like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Manipur etc. Anganwadis, schools, and pre-university colleges in the state's Dakshina Kannada district are closed on …

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand

India Today  

More rainfall is predicted in several parts of the country, including Delhi, on Saturday, while floodwaters did not recede in states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam, as torrential downpours continued to batter these regions. Across North and Central India, isolated heavy rainfall was very likely in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Chandigarh on July 6, Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Floods and landslides triggered by …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India’s northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday. The Indian army and air force have been assisting with rescue efforts in Assam, one of the worst-hit states, where a …

Rain updates: Red alert for all northeastern states, floods wreak havoc in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain updates: Red alert for all northeastern states, floods wreak havoc in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for all northeastern states, predicting extremely heavy rain as severe flooding continues to cripple Assam and Arunachal Pradesh due to a rise in the water levels of the Brahmaputra river. The IMD has issued a red alert for all North eastern states, predicting extremely heavy rains, as severe flooding continues in …

Weather updates: IMD's rain alerts for these states, flash floods for Northeastern states
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather updates: IMD's rain alerts for these states, flash floods for Northeastern states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a “high flash flood alert” for the northeastern states of the country, including Arunachal Pradesh, while an ‘orange rain alert’ has been issued for parts of Himachal Pradesh for July 1 and 2, predicting light to moderate rain on Sunday. - Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, …

Rain in Himachal Pradesh triggers landslide, several vehicles buried in debris | VIDEO
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain in Himachal Pradesh triggers landslide, several vehicles buried in debris | VIDEO

India TV News  

Several places around Shimla experienced landslides as a result of heavy rain which lashed several parts of the country between Thursday night and Friday morning. Several vehicles were trapped in the debris of the landslides in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh. Vehicles hit by falling rocks from mountains Amidst the rain, some vehicles were passing near the mountains when …

Video: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, vehicles stuck
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, vehicles stuck

India Today  

Several vehicles were buried after heavy rain in parts of Shimla triggered a landslide in the town. The Southwest monsoon advanced and covered several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday after being delayed by five days, the meteorological office said. Himachal Pradesh received 39.5mm against the normal 84.3 mm of rain, a deficit of 53 per cent from June 1 …

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Lash Several Parts Of Bengaluru; Metro Services & Traffic Disrupted
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Lash Several Parts Of Bengaluru; Metro Services & Traffic Disrupted

News 18  

Heavy rains accompanied with thunderstorms lashed Karnataka’s capital city Bengaluru on Sunday evening disrupting several daily services for the general public in the city. #BengaluruRain pic.twitter.com/nrDQrJv86Q— Harish Upadhya June 2, 2024 In it’s official forecast, the weather office said, “Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds is likely over the next seven …

Flood-related issues will be resolved in two days, says V Sivankutty
7 months ago

Flood-related issues will be resolved in two days, says V Sivankutty

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : In the wake of incessant rain and recurring flash floods in the capital city, General Education Minister V Sivankutty chaired a high-level meeting with various departments. He also instructed the authorities to put up warning boards in areas where road construction is underway and directed various departments involved in the work to ensure coordination and proper planning. The …

Rainy days continue in Bengaluru as villas and roads get flooded
7 months ago

Rainy days continue in Bengaluru as villas and roads get flooded

The Hindu  

Cars and bikes were damaged in a residential complex’s basement, while roads were flooded in various other parts, as Bengaluru received heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain resulted in flooded roads in Yelahanka, Byatarayanapura, Hessarghatta Road, Hebbal, and other parts of North Bengaluru and Central Business District areas. The primary cause of water entering the apartment …

Himachal Pradesh: 104 roads blocked due to rain, snowfall; yellow alert issued
8 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 104 roads blocked due to rain, snowfall; yellow alert issued

Hindustan Times  

As many as 104 roads and three national highways were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall and rain on Saturday, according to the state emergency operation centre. Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority further stated that a bridge has been washed away due to rain in Kangra. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms …

168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spell of snow while low and middle hills were lashed by intermittent hail and rains on Saturday as the local MeT office predicted wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till April 4. A Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation bus turned turtle near Maling in the Kinnaur district after skidding on Saturday morning in the snow …

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall, multiple roads closed for vehicular movement
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall, multiple roads closed for vehicular movement

Hindustan Times  

Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spell of snow while low and middle hills were lashed by intermittent hail and rains on Saturday as the local MeT office predicted wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till April 4. A long vehicular traffic jam witnessed as Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall. ‘Snowy retreat’: Parts of J&K, Himachal Pradesh receive fresh snowfall …

5 national highways, 259 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal
9 months ago

5 national highways, 259 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal

Hindustan Times  

A total of 259 roads, including five national highways, are closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following snow and rain in recent days with the local MeT office cautioning of fresh disturbance affecting the state. “A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from Monday while another such disturbance would affect the region from the …

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 475 roads blocked, power, water supply disrupted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 475 roads blocked, power, water supply disrupted

India TV News  

As a fresh layer of snowfall blanketed Himachal Pradesh, 475 roads were blocked while 333 electricity supply schemes and 57 water supply schemes were disrupted. On Saturday, as many as 504 roads, including 4 national highways, were closed, and electricity and water supply schemes were disrupted in the state due to snowfall. A large number of tourists have been flocking …

State of emergency declared in New York as torrential rain causes flash flood
1 year, 2 months ago

State of emergency declared in New York as torrential rain causes flash flood

India Today  

The governor of New York declared a state of emergency on Friday after torrential rainfall caused flash flooding across the city, disrupting subway services and forcing roads to shut down. A flash flood warning was issued for New York after more than 5.08 cm of rain fell by Friday morning, reported Reuters. A report by Reuters said around 18 million …

Spike in flash floods raises concern of ‘micro’ climate changes in Himachal
1 year, 3 months ago

Spike in flash floods raises concern of ‘micro’ climate changes in Himachal

The Hindu  

The number of flash flood events in Himachal Pradesh has surged dangerously over the past few years, killing hundreds of people, damaging critical infrastructure, and raising concern about the ecologically fragile Himalayan region. This compares with 10 incidents of flash floods in the 2020 monsoon season, 16 in 2021 and 75 last year, as per data from the State’s Disaster …

Continuous rain disrupts life in Vishakhapatnam
1 year, 3 months ago

Continuous rain disrupts life in Vishakhapatnam

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam and its adjoining regions have been grappling with incessant rainfall since Friday night, owing to prevailing lower tropospheric south-westerly / westerly winds over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. In response to heavy downpours, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a series of weather advisories for Vishakhapatnam and the nearby areas spanning the upcoming seven days. The local atmospheric conditions …

Heavy rain continues to batter Himachal, several stranded on Kullu-Mandi highway
1 year, 3 months ago

Heavy rain continues to batter Himachal, several stranded on Kullu-Mandi highway

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall amid threats of flash flood and landslides. With no relief in store, the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the state on Friday, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall. TRAVELLERS STRANDED ON KULLU-MANDI HIGHWAY As many as 729 roads are closed in …

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert

India Today  

A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Subathu on Wednesday with debris and water gushing into the region, instilling a fear of house collapse among the residents. The water level in the Balad river rose due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, causing a bridge to collapse in Baddi. HEAVY RAIN ALERT IN HIMACHAL, UTTARAKHAND Heavy rains continued to lash …

Uttarakhand rains: 60 people rescued by NDRF, SDRF teams from waterlogged Udham Singh Nagar district
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand rains: 60 people rescued by NDRF, SDRF teams from waterlogged Udham Singh Nagar district

India TV News  

Uttarakhand weather update: As many as 60 people were trapped in their houses after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging and disrupted normal life in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar, officials said today. According to the State Disaster Response Force, the SDRF team received information late Tuesday night from Tehsildar, Kashipur that several residents living in Udham Singh Nagar's Kashipur area had been …

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 …

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