Rain relents In Himachal Pradesh, focus on rescuing 2,000 stranded tourists
1 year, 5 months ago

Rain relents In Himachal Pradesh, focus on rescuing 2,000 stranded tourists

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday stepped up efforts to rescue over 2,000 tourists stranded in various parts of the rain-battered state, as four more people were killed and the overall toll in rain-related incidents this monsoon season increased to 72. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the evacuation of stranded tourists in Chandratal was a “challenging task”. The chief minister said that state minister Jagat Singh Negi from Tribal Kinnaur district, who is acquainted with the harsh topography and tribal calamities, along with Avasthi will assist the rescue efforts in Chandertal. Read here: Sukhvinder Sukhu conducts aerial survey of HP’s Chandertal Later in the day, the Indian Air Force said seven trekkers were rescued from near Chandratal lake.

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Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,000 vehicles stuck in Solang-Rohtang after heavy snowfall in Manali, 700 tourists rescued
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19 hours, 7 minutes ago

Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,000 vehicles stuck in Solang-Rohtang after heavy snowfall in Manali, 700 tourists rescued

Hindustan Times  

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday has turned the winter wonderland into a logistical nightmare as around 1,000 vehicles got stuck, while tourists were stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel in Rohtang. A biker falls on a slippery road after fresh snowfall in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, According to officials, …

800 people rescued from Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy snowfall
2 weeks, 1 day ago

800 people rescued from Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy snowfall

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Around 800 stranded people were rescued from Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh after heavy snow on Sunday night. The Lahaul-Spiti police rescued around 800 stranded people, among the rescued 489 vehicles, over 400 belonged to the tourists due to heavy snow on Sunday night. As per the weather department, significant snowfall was recorded at Khoksar, Khadrala, Sangla, Keylong, and Shimla …

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 …

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India

ABC  

Heavy rains have battered India and Pakistan's coastal areas, flooding cities in India's Gujarat state and forcing thousands from their homes. Intense monsoon rains and floods have killed at least 28 people in India in the past few days. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated since Sunday from cities near the coast, with more heavy downpours and strong …

7 Killed in Rain-related Incidents in Gujarat, 15,000 Relocated, 300 Rescued
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7 Killed in Rain-related Incidents in Gujarat, 15,000 Relocated, 300 Rescued

News 18  

Heavy showers continued to lash parts of Gujarat on Tuesday, with at least seven persons dead in rain-related incidents, while more than 15,000 were evacuated and over 300 rescued in different districts as administration carried out relief and rescue operations on a large scale. Four persons were killed in wall collapse incidents in Gandhinagar, Kheda and Vadodara districts, while one …

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 & …

Seven people rescued in Himachal Pradesh’s Nahan after water level of Markanda River increased
4 months, 1 week ago

Seven people rescued in Himachal Pradesh’s Nahan after water level of Markanda River increased

The Hindu  

Seven people have been rescued from Himachal’s Nahan after they got stranded midstream due to the increase in the water level of the Markanda River following heavy rain in the area, an official said. Earlier on Sunday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the tragic incident in which nine persons from Dehla of Una district lost …

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 …

Uttarakhand: Two die as vehicle ferrying pilgrims to temple swept away in flooded stream
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Two die as vehicle ferrying pilgrims to temple swept away in flooded stream

India TV News  

Uttarakhand news: At least two people died and five were injured and a child went missing today after an SUV ferrying devotees to the Purnagiri Dham temple in Champawat district of Uttarakhand was swept away in a stream flooded by heavy rain. The accident occurred in the Kirauda stream, which was in spate after heavy rain, District Magistrate Navneet Pande …

Over 1,400 people evacuated on day 5 of Kedarnath rescue ops, air operations speed up
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 1,400 people evacuated on day 5 of Kedarnath rescue ops, air operations speed up

Hindustan Times  

Rudraprayag, More than 1,400 people stranded on the rain-ravaged trek route to Kedarnath were evacuated to safety on Monday as the rescue operations entered its fifth day. Over 1,400 people evacuated on day 5 of Kedarnath rescue ops, air operations speed up Air rescue operations gained momentum with the weather clearing in the Kedar Valley. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India

China Daily  

Indian rescuers cross a temporary bridge to reach a landslide site in Wayanad district, Kerala state, on Wednesday. FRANCIS MASCARENHAS/REUTERS CHOORALMALA, India — Soldiers and rescuers worked through slush and rocks under steady rain, looking for survivors and searching for bodies in the hills of India's Kerala state on Wednesday, a day after more than 167 people were killed in …

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam, causing widespread devastation and affecting millions. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, floods over the past month have claimed 58 lives and impacted 2.3 million people. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported a gradual decrease in the water levels of these rivers. In response to the crisis, the state has established …

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 …

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 …

Rains wreak havoc in Sikkim, leaving over 1,500 tourists stranded
6 months, 1 week ago

Rains wreak havoc in Sikkim, leaving over 1,500 tourists stranded

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Over 1,500 tourists, including 15 foreigners, have remained stranded in Sikkim for the past few days as the rains and landslides have snapped road connectivity at many places. According to official sources, the state government had plans to evacuate the stranded people by using helicopters starting Sunday. According to a government statement, around 1,215 tourists, including 15 foreigners, are …

8 tourists rescued after avalanche hits Sonamarg
8 months, 3 weeks ago

8 tourists rescued after avalanche hits Sonamarg

Hindustan Times  

Amid intermittent rainfall in Kashmir, two small passenger vehicles carrying eight to 10 tourists were rescued after they under an avalanche in Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on Friday. MeT Srinagar centre’s director Mukhtar Ahmad said that light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches at most places and heavy rain and snow at isolated places was expected on Saturday …

8 tourists in 2 vehicles rescued after avalanche hits Sonamarg: Official
8 months, 3 weeks ago

8 tourists in 2 vehicles rescued after avalanche hits Sonamarg: Official

Hindustan Times  

SRINAGAR: Eight tourists travelling in two vehicles that were impacted after an avalanche hit Sonmarg in Ganderbal district of Kashmir on Friday have been rescued, a police officer said. Kashmir on Friday witnessed widespread rains for the second day; many areas in the higher reaches also received light snowfall. The weather office in Srinagar said overnight rains were recorded across …

Stranded tourists in Spiti Valley shifted; man killed in landslide during road clearing work
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Stranded tourists in Spiti Valley shifted; man killed in landslide during road clearing work

The Hindu  

As many as 81 tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley due to closure of roads after heavy snowfall have been shifted to safer places, police said on March 4. The Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, Chandigarh has issued an avalanche warning for five districts of Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu, Kinnaur and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. Meanwhile, over …

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 …

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 …

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas

India TV News  

Gujarat: Heavy rains in the state have affected normal life in various districts including Aravalli. Meanwhile, the Gujarat government's Directorate of Information on Tuesday informed that a total of 157 people stranded in low-lying areas in the district following heavy rainfall in the region were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force teams. Taking to social media platform, X, Gujarat …

Himachal Pradesh: IAF evacuates 4 patients as relief operations intensify in flood-affected areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: IAF evacuates 4 patients as relief operations intensify in flood-affected areas

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh rains: IAF continued to provide humanitarian relief to flood-hit regions of Himachal Pradesh. Alternative road opened in Himachal's Pandoh The authorities in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday started diverting hundreds of stranded vehicles to Kullu and Mandi via an alternative road opened from Pandoh, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sunder Singh Thakur said. Presiding over the 8th meeting of Himachal Pradesh …

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 …

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 …

Himachal floods: Rescue ops underway in Kangra, water level in Beas recedes
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal floods: Rescue ops underway in Kangra, water level in Beas recedes

Hindustan Times  

Teams of Indian Air Force, army and NDRF personnel on Thursday continued with the operation to rescue people stranded in flood-hit villages of Kangra district even as the water level receded. More than 27 panchayats of Fatehpur and Indora sub divisions were affected after the Bhakra Beas Management Board authorities released excess water from the Pong Dam reservoir across the …

Himachal rain fury | Schools, colleges shut, death toll climbs to 57
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal rain fury | Schools, colleges shut, death toll climbs to 57

The Hindu  

The death toll in the rain fury in Himachal Pradesh rose to 57 on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with the body of a woman being pulled out of the debris of a collapsed Shiv temple near Summer Hill here, officials said. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday that a nearly 157 per cent surge in rainfall over the …

Hundreds evacuated in India’s Himalayan state amid monsoon mayhem
1 year, 4 months ago

Hundreds evacuated in India’s Himalayan state amid monsoon mayhem

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of people have been evacuated and rescuers continue searching for people feared missing in floods and landslides that have killed at least 60 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, including 11 who died in the collapse of a popular temple. “More than 800 people were evacuated from the low-lying areas of Kangra near the Pong Dam as their …

Rain fury claims more lives in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
1 year, 4 months ago

Rain fury claims more lives in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

At least eight houses, including six makeshift ones, were razed to the ground by a massive landslide in the Krishnanagar locality of Himachal Pradesh on August 15 morning, leaving two dead and several missing. State emergency services also recovered four more bodies out of the rubble of a collapsed Shiv temple in Shimla on Tuesday, apart from the eight bodies …

Himachal Pradesh Landslide Live Updates Shimla Hill Collapse Heavy Rainfall HP Landslide Latest News
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Landslide Live Updates Shimla Hill Collapse Heavy Rainfall HP Landslide Latest News

ABP News  

Himachal Pradesh Landslide Live: Hello and welcome to Breaking News Live Blog, please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest developments from Himachal Pradesh. Several houses collapsed as a result of landslide and incessant rainfall in Krishna Nagar Area of Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on Tuesday. In a video shared by news agency ANI, several houses could be …

51 killed in Himachal rains, 14 of them in Shimla landslides
1 year, 4 months ago

51 killed in Himachal rains, 14 of them in Shimla landslides

The Hindu  

At least 51 people were killed as rains wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides that blocked key roads, damaged homes and buried devotees in the rubble of a temple here. Fourteen bodies were recovered from the sites of two landslides in the state capital, and officials feared there could be more people trapped under the debris of the Shiva …

51 dead in Himachal floods, heavy rains widen cracks in Joshimath
1 year, 4 months ago

51 dead in Himachal floods, heavy rains widen cracks in Joshimath

India TV News  

Himachal-Uttarakhand rain havoc: At least 51 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy rains that triggered landslides while cracks widened in houses and roads in Uttarakhand's Joshimath on Monday. The weather office predicted extremely heavy rains in nine out of 12 districts of the state, barring Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti issued a yellow warning for Tuesday. The …

Eighty stranded tourists rescued from Hyderabad’s Mulugu forests
1 year, 4 months ago

Eighty stranded tourists rescued from Hyderabad’s Mulugu forests

The Hindu  

As many as 80 tourists, who were stranded in the forested region near the Muthyala Dhara waterfall in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district on July 26 night, were rescued by joint teams of the police, National Disaster Response Force and the Disaster Response Force personnel in the early hours today. The rescue operation began on July 26 night soon after …

50 Tourists Stranded In Uttarakhand's New Tehri Rescued Safely
1 year, 5 months ago

50 Tourists Stranded In Uttarakhand's New Tehri Rescued Safely

ABP News  

Around 50 tourists stranded in Uttarakhand's New Tehri due to the flooding of a seasonal stream following incessant rain have been rescued safely, officials said on Monday. On Sunday, the tourists got stranded in the Sitapur area, near Dhanolti, after the water level of the Maundkhala seasonal stream increased significantly all of a sudden due to heavy rain in the …

Indian rescuers recover 27 dead but no sign of dozens of missing villagers swamped by a landslide
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian rescuers recover 27 dead but no sign of dozens of missing villagers swamped by a landslide

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers ended a four-day search for scores of people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide in a village in western India, an official said Sunday. The rescue teams recovered the bodies of 27 people killed in the Wednesday night landslide that hit the Raigadh district village of Irshalwadi, located nearly 80 …

One killed in Himachal flash floods, toll in rain fury at 122
1 year, 5 months ago

One killed in Himachal flash floods, toll in rain fury at 122

Hindustan Times  

A man was killed and three others travelling with him were injured when their vehicle was swept away in a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst at Kayas village in Raison area of Kullu district early on Monday. Eight more vehicles were washed away, a house was damaged and road connectivity to the village snapped due to heavy rain, state …

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured
1 year, 5 months ago

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured

The Hindu  

At least one person died and three sustained injuries following a cloudburst at Kyas village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district in the early hours of Monday. In the incident, one person died on the spot, and three others were injured due to a washed away vehicle, according to the State’s Emergency Operation Centre. Heavy rains lashed several parts of the …

Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood

Hindustan Times  

The heavy rainfall and floods have given another jolt to the tourism business in Himachal Pradesh which was recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood A hotelier spoke to ANI on how the rainfall adversely affect the tourism business. This is another jolt to our tourism business …

Over 70,000 stranded people, including those in snow-bound Chandertal Lake, evacuated
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 70,000 stranded people, including those in snow-bound Chandertal Lake, evacuated

The Hindu  

At least 70,000 people affected by floods in Himachal Pradesh, including those stranded at the snow-bound Chandertal Lake area in the State’s tribal Lahaul-Spiti district, have been evacuated following a rescue operation that lasted close to 60 hours, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday. Mr. Sukhu, who for the past three days has been travelling across the State …

Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over two weeks
1 year, 5 months ago

Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over two weeks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Schools and colleges were closed after record monsoon rains led to massive waterlogging, road caves-in, collapsed homes and gridlocked traffic in large parts of northern India, killing more than 100 people over two weeks, officials said Thursday. At least 88 people died, 42 of them in the past five days, and more than 100 were injured in …

293 people still stranded in Himachal’s tribal district; rain relents in Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 5 months ago

293 people still stranded in Himachal’s tribal district; rain relents in Punjab, Haryana

The Hindu  

At least 293 people were stranded at Chandertal Lake area in the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti, even as torrential rains relented on Wednesday, accelerating the rescue operations. “Though the situation was challenging in Chandertal due to heavy snowfall, the State government was ensuring the safety of all the 293 people trapped there who were staying in …

2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu
1 year, 5 months ago

2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu

The Hindu  

As many as 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Kullu district owing to incessant rainfall have been evacuated safely, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on July 12. Several hotels and tourism units offered free stay and food to the stranded tourists, and shared the addresses and contact numbers of their hotels on social networking sites. About …

Himachal Pradesh: Weather department predicts less rainfall tonight, tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Weather department predicts less rainfall tonight, tomorrow

India TV News  

Meteorological Department, Shimla predicted a relief for the Himalayan state Himachal which is reeling under flood threat saying the state will receive less rains today and tomorrow. Tourists are stuck Thousands of tourists are still stuck at various places in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh as several roads are swept away by the rainwater in the Himalayan state. What the CM said …

LIVE Weather Highlights: 27 Deaths in Himachal Till Date, Says CM; IMD Issues Red Alert for U'khand
1 year, 5 months ago

LIVE Weather Highlights: 27 Deaths in Himachal Till Date, Says CM; IMD Issues Red Alert for U'khand

News 18  

Monsoon News: IAF on Standby & Read to Deal With Flood-like Situation in HP, U'khand, Delhi The Indian Air Force is on standby to ready to deal with any flood situation in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, IAF officials told CNN-News18. Himachal Pradesh Rains LIVE: 27 Deaths Reported Till Date, Says CM Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on …

Himachal: Rain relents, IAF mission on to rescue 300 tourists at Chandertal
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal: Rain relents, IAF mission on to rescue 300 tourists at Chandertal

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday sought the help of the Indian Air Force to rescue an estimated 300 people, most of them tourists, from camps at a height of 14,100ft at Chandertal in Lahaul-Spiti district following heavy rain and snow in the region over the past four days. Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur inspects the flood-affected …

Five killed as heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 5 months ago

Five killed as heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

Heavy rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, damaging houses and leaving five people dead, officials said on July 9. Deputy Commissioner Kullu, Ashutosh Garg said the Kullu-Manali road is blocked at several places due to landslides and rock falling and Beas River is in spate near Ramshela and traffic has been halted from Kullu to Manali and Manali to Atal …

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