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 the cloudburst, which happened around 10.30 am, landslides were reported from various parts of Itanagar and its adjoining areas, while a flood-like situation was witnessed in several stretches of the NH-415, an official of the Disaster Management Department said.

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Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town

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 A family of seven lost their lives in Tiruvannamalai in the southern Indian state of …

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 …

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 …

Cloudburst triggers flooding in HP's Damrali Nallah; washes away 30 metres of road, no casualties
4 months, 1 week ago

Cloudburst triggers flooding in HP's Damrali Nallah; washes away 30 metres of road, no casualties

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: A cloudburst followed by severe flooding and rainfall struck the Damrali Nallah area in the Taklech sub-tehsil of the Rampur sub-division of Himachal Pradesh late at night on Friday, causing significant disruption in the area as per information received by officials. A cloudburst and subsequent flood caused the breakage of approximately 30 metres of road and damaged nearby mobile …

10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad
4 months, 1 week ago

10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The catastrophic landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on July 30 were caused by climate change, says a new analysis by World Weather Attribution. It says the shift in weather patterns, caused by human activities, triggered a 10% heavier rainfall burst in the region, which in turn resulted in the landslips. To mitigate the impact of such natural calamities in …

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 …

Rain set off landslide in Wayanad, change in land use pattern made it lethal: K K Ramachandran
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain set off landslide in Wayanad, change in land use pattern made it lethal: K K Ramachandran

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: While social media is blaming the destruction of the Western Ghats as the primary reason for the massive landslide at Mundakkai in Wayanad that claimed over 350 lives, scientist and consultant with the National Centre for Earth Science Studies, K K Ramachandran, said the prime culprit was the torrential rain that battered the area. Changes in land use patterns …

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 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 …

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, 2 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 …

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 …

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Trek Route Damaged, More Than 100 Pilgrims Stranded
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Trek Route Damaged, More Than 100 Pilgrims Stranded

ABP News  

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand since Wednesday morning has led to a cloudburst in the Bhim Bali area along the Kedarnath trek route. The cloudburst has caused significant damage, with large amounts of debris and boulders blocking the path and approximately 30 meters of the trek route severely damaged. Rescue teams have been deployed at the site, and the Gauri Mai …

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 …

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported

India TV News  

Heavy rains have continued to batter Uttarakhand, leading to severe disruptions across the state. The intense downpours have triggered landslides, road closures, and unfortunately, resulted in six fatalities. Landslides and Road Closures: The torrential rains have caused landslides that have damaged crucial infrastructure. In addition, several rural motor roads are also closed across various districts, including Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Champawat, and …

Wayanad landslide: How ecological damage, rising population, and politics have all played a role in the current catastrophe
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: How ecological damage, rising population, and politics have all played a role in the current catastrophe

Op India  

The Wayanad district in Kerala experienced a massive disaster on Tuesday, 30th July as three back-to-back severe landslides washed away four villages- Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha. The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences observed a 3.46 percent rise in the extreme landslide susceptibility zone in the southern state during the 2018 “extreme rainfall event” that killed around 500 …

Cloudburst Causes Major Destruction On Manali-Leh Highway, Debris Blocks The Way | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Cloudburst Causes Major Destruction On Manali-Leh Highway, Debris Blocks The Way | ABP News

ABP News  

Due to a cloudburst on the Manali-Leh National Highway from Dhundi to Palchan, all types of vehicles are being diverted through the Atal Tunnel via Rohtang to Manali. Significant damage was caused late last night due to a cloudburst in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The cloudburst occurred near Anjani Mahadev, adjacent to Solang Nala, leading to flooding in Palchan. On Wednesday …

Breaking News: Cloudburst Disrupts Manali-Leh National Highway, Vehicles Diverted via Atal Tunnel
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Breaking News: Cloudburst Disrupts Manali-Leh National Highway, Vehicles Diverted via Atal Tunnel

ABP News  

Due to a cloudburst on the Manali-Leh National Highway from Dhundi to Palchan, all types of vehicles are being diverted through the Atal Tunnel via Rohtang to Manali. Significant damage was caused late last night due to a cloudburst in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The cloudburst occurred near Anjani Mahadev, adjacent to Solang Nala, leading to flooding in Palchan. On Wednesday …

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 …

Landslides snap surface communication in seven Arunachal districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides snap surface communication in seven Arunachal districts

The Hindu  

Landslides triggered by rain have snapped surface communication in at least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh on July 4, officials said. A huge boulder has completely blocked the road in between Lokpeng and Pangin tri-junction in Siang district, PWD Highways assistant engineer Gemar Padu said. Upper Siang District Information and Public Relations Officer Y. Jerang said that landslides have cut …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide In Shimla Damages Six Vehicles | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide In Shimla Damages Six Vehicles | ABP News

ABP News  

The monsoon arrived in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, June 27. The first rain of the monsoon caused heavy destruction in the state's capital, Shimla. The heavy downpour brought debris onto the roads, damaging many vehicles. The Chamiana area of Shimla also experienced severe destruction, with three vehicles buried under the debris. In Shimla's Malyana area, rocks broke off and fell …

Himachal News: Major Landslide Escalates Tension Ahead Of Rainfall, Many Cars Destroyed | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal News: Major Landslide Escalates Tension Ahead Of Rainfall, Many Cars Destroyed | ABP News

ABP News  

Monsoon entered Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. The very first rain of monsoon has caused huge devastation in Himachal's capital Shimla. Due to this, many vehicles got hit by debris. Not only this, traffic was also disrupted at many places due to debris falling on the road. In Malyana area of ​​Shimla also, due to rain, rocks broke and fell on …

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 …

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 …

Three die in landslides in south Sikkim following heavy rainfall
6 months, 1 week ago

Three die in landslides in south Sikkim following heavy rainfall

Hindustan Times  

GANGTOK: Three people died and several others were injured when landslides triggered by heavy rainfall destroyed their homes at south Sikkim’s Majwa village during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, officials said. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president Prem Singh Tamang expressed his grief over the loss of lives and property hours before being sworn in as chief minister for a …

Himachal Pradesh: Kullu-Mandi highway blocked due to landslide amid rainfall
1 year, 3 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Kullu-Mandi highway blocked due to landslide amid rainfall

Live Mint  

Kullu: Due to a recent landslide incident, Kullu-Mandi National Highway was blocked amid heavy rainfall in the district, an official said on Saturday. Till now around 367 people have died in the state because of rain-related incidents in 2023, said the State Disaster Management Authority on Friday. The official data reveals that on an average of about seven individuals have …

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 …

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 …

Seven killed in cloudburst in Himachal's Solan, two houses washed away
1 year, 4 months ago

Seven killed in cloudburst in Himachal's Solan, two houses washed away

Firstpost  

“Devastated to hear about the loss of 7 precious lives in the tragic cloud burst incident at Village Jadon, Dhawla Sub-Tehsil in Solan District. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving families…,” said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Seven people were killed following a cloudburst at Jadon village in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan, officials said on Monday. Taking …

Over 50 dead in Himachal rain fury; landslides in Uttarakhand, buildings damaged
1 year, 4 months ago

Over 50 dead in Himachal rain fury; landslides in Uttarakhand, buildings damaged

India Today  

Incessant rainfall battered the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, throwing normal life out of gear. At least 50 people died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, as heavy rains continued to pound the state. In Hamirpur, the Deputy Commissioner said that three people died while two were missing due to incessant rains …

Dozens dead as floods, landslides hit India’s Himalayan region
1 year, 4 months ago

Dozens dead as floods, landslides hit India’s Himalayan region

Al Jazeera  

Days of downpours wash away vehicles, demolish buildings and destroy bridges in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Heavy monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, killing at least 41 people and trapping many others. Days of downpours have washed away vehicles, demolished buildings and destroyed bridges in the northern Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while …

Himachal Pradesh: House collapses after cloudburst in Sirmaur, five of family feared trapped under debris
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: House collapses after cloudburst in Sirmaur, five of family feared trapped under debris

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh : A cloudburst struck the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, raising the water levels of the Giri River. Five members of a family are feared trapped under the debris of a house that collapsed after water from a cloudburst gushed into a village in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, officials said on Thursday. The cloudburst occurred in …

Uttarakhand: 3 Dead, 17 Missing As Massive Landslide Hits Rudraprayag; Traffic Movement Disrupted
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand: 3 Dead, 17 Missing As Massive Landslide Hits Rudraprayag; Traffic Movement Disrupted

News 18  

At least three died while 17 people were left injured after a massive landslide and flash floods hit Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag officials, police said on Saturday. The fateful incident occurred on the Kedarnath yatra route that hosts several shops and dhabas which were swept away following flash floods causing heavy loss of property. Gangotri National Highway Caved-In Earlier in the day, …

Explained | What are cloudbursts and is climate change making them more frequent?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained | What are cloudbursts and is climate change making them more frequent?

The Hindu  

Last Saturday, Mohammed Aslam was working in his kitchen garden when he heard his fellow villagers shouting that water was coming from the nearby foothills in the southern Kulgam area in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Intense rainfall in the Himalayan regions of India’s Kashmir State and the adjacent mountainous cold desert of Ladakh last week destroyed roads and caused flooding of dozens …

What are cloudbursts and is climate change making them more frequent?
1 year, 4 months ago

What are cloudbursts and is climate change making them more frequent?

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Last Saturday, Mohammed Aslam was working in his kitchen garden when he heard his fellow villagers shouting that water was coming from the nearby foothills in southern Kulgam area in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Intense rainfall in the Himalayan regions of India’s Kashmir state and the adjacent mountainous cold desert of Ladakh last week destroyed roads and caused flooding …

Earthquake jolts flood-hit Uttarakhand | DETAILS
1 year, 5 months ago

Earthquake jolts flood-hit Uttarakhand | DETAILS

India TV News  

Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Pithoragarh of Uttarakhand on Sunday at around 6:34 pm. The earthquake hit the state which is affected by heavy rains and cloudbursts Cloudbursts hit Uttarakhand Earlier on Saturday, cloudbursts hit several places in the state. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Abhishek Ruhela sought information regarding the situation from the District Disaster …

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst in Uttarkashi wreaks havoc, damages houses, roads | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst in Uttarkashi wreaks havoc, damages houses, roads | VIDEO

India TV News  

Cloudburst in Uttarkashi: The cloudburst incident in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi wreaked havoc as the houses, roads were damaged, compelling the residents to be shifted to safer places. The Yamunotri National Highway was blocked at various places on Saturday due to fallen debris near Gangnani. Nirvana Tourist Cottages have been damaged and debris has also entered the campus of Kasturba Gandhi Balika …

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 …

Rain toll points to man-made disaster in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 5 months ago

Rain toll points to man-made disaster in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

In less than a month since the onset of monsoon this year, from June 24 to July 10, over 41 landslides, 29 flash floods, and one cloud burst have occurred so far in Himachal Pradesh, with relentless rains pounding the hill State and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Manshi Asher, an environmentalist associated with the Himdhara Environment Research and …

Uttarakhand: Three killed, several vehicles buried as rain-triggered landslide hits Uttarkashi | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Three killed, several vehicles buried as rain-triggered landslide hits Uttarkashi | VIDEO

India TV News  

Three people were killed as a few vehicles got covered under debris after a rain-triggered landslide on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi. North India has seen ceaseless precipitation throughout the course of recent days, with numerous areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan recording "heavy to extremely heavy" precipitation. As per the …

Torrential monsoon rains create havoc in Himachal Pradesh; Punjab rivers in spate
1 year, 5 months ago

Torrential monsoon rains create havoc in Himachal Pradesh; Punjab rivers in spate

The Hindu  

Torrential monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have triggered incidents of cloud bursts, flash floods, and landslides during the past three days, claiming at least five human lives in the past 36 hours. Incessant rains have also lashed neighbouring States of Punjab and Haryana, leaving its rivers Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas and Yamuna in spate, resulting in flood-like situations and water …

Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Gujarat, Uttarakhand
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Gujarat, Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand and Gujarat along with other parts of northern India. Speaking about the rapid advancement of the monsoon in the country, IMD scientist Soma Sen told ANI earlier, “The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to …

Frequency of landslides increasing in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Frequency of landslides increasing in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a six-time increase in major landslides in the past two years with 117 occurring in 2022 as compared to 16 in 2020, according to data compiled by the disaster management department. Out of the 117 major landslides witnessed in 2022, a maximum number of 21 were reported in Kullu followed by 20 in Mandi, 18 in …

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