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 State Disaster Management Authority here on Saturday, Chief Minister Sukhu said that about 47,390 volunteers were being provided disaster management training in the state so that their services could be utilized in the disaster hit areas. Centre nod for additional 6,000 homes under PMAY for Himachal Earlier, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the Centre has sanctioned an additional 6,000 homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for Himachal Pradesh to help the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of the destruction caused by heavy rains in the state. Thakur met Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday and thanked him for giving the nod to build 2,700 km of roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana in Himachal Pradesh.

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Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News

ABP News  

In Gujarat, relentless heavy rains over the past 48 hours have shattered several records, leading to severe flooding in more than a dozen districts. The downpour has been so intense that it has disrupted normal life, causing rivers to overflow and submerging several areas. The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 13 teams, while the State Disaster Response Force has …

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 …

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 & …

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 …

Bihar: Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna
4 months, 1 week ago

Bihar: Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain in Patna on Sunday left the Bihar assembly premises, the bungalows of several ministers and hospitals in the city waterlogged. Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the drainage pumping plant after heavy rain caused waterlogging in Patna on Sunday. Rivers are flowing above the danger mark at certain places in Patna, Gopalganj, East Champaran, West Champaran, Bagaha, …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force to his flood-affected state of Assam due to the heavy rains that have inundated it for the past several days. Gaurav Gogoi is an MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in Assam Gogoi, the parliamentarian from Jorhat, also requested that the …

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 …

Over 6 lakh affected as floods batter Assam, more rain on cards
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 6 lakh affected as floods batter Assam, more rain on cards

India Today  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim with over six lakh people being affected in 19 districts of the state while 45 people died in rain-related incidents. Multiple agencies, including the NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the local administration, were engaged in rescue operations, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority bulletin said. The flood situation is likely …

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 …

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations
1 year ago

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations

India TV News  

Widespread damage ensued in Tamil Nadu as heavy rain lashed the region, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and Navy. Stranded individuals were rescued from various parts of south Tamil Nadu, with Indian Navy personnel distributing food and relief materials in Madurai and Tuticorin on Wednesday. The office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the Centre's …

Deforestation, ill-planned constructions, and unscientific-illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon catastrophe
1 year ago

Deforestation, ill-planned constructions, and unscientific-illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon catastrophe

The Hindu  

After a relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh brought the hill State to its knees this year by causing immense damage to life and property, separate interim government reports suggest that deforestation, ill-planned construction activities, illegal mining along the riverbeds coupled with climate change were a few reasons responsible for the natural calamity in the State. ‘Construction on debris cover a …

Himachal limps back to normalcy as monsoon withdraws; State govt. spending ₹4,500 crore
1 year, 2 months ago

Himachal limps back to normalcy as monsoon withdraws; State govt. spending ₹4,500 crore

The Hindu  

The southwest monsoon, which wrought havoc in Himachal Pradesh this season, triggering incidents of cloud bursts, flash floods, and landslides has completely withdrawn from the State, even as the hill State is limping back to normalcy. The relentless monsoon that started on June 24, this year in Himachal Pradesh brought the State to its knees, leaving as many as 509 …

India’s devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he’s never experienced before. “I have not seen anything like this.” The devastation of this year’s monsoon season in India, which runs from June to September, has been significant: Local government estimates say that …

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 …

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 …

Himachal rains | Eight Kullu buildings collapse, rains continue to lash State
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal rains | Eight Kullu buildings collapse, rains continue to lash State

The Hindu  

At least eight buildings that had developed cracks and were declared unsafe following recent rains collapsed in the Anni area of Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on August 24, throwing up large clouds of dust and debris. The buildings housing shops, banks and other commercial establishments had developed cracks four-five days ago, Anni Sub Divisional Magistrate Naresh Verma, who was at …

Himachal Rains: Massive Landslide in Kullu's Anni Takes Down Multiple Buildings
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Rains: Massive Landslide in Kullu's Anni Takes Down Multiple Buildings

News 18  

Rain fury continues to hit Himachal Pradesh with landslides, road blockages, flash floods and building collapse incidents bringing life to a standstill in the hill state. Himachal Pradesh Rains Latest Updates: -8-9 Buildings Collapse In Kullu’s Anni Around 8-9 buildings have collapsed near the new bus stand in Anni town of Kullu district. WATCH HERE: Several buildings collapsed in Anni …

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 …

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 …

Monsoon Updates: Heavy Rains Likely in U'khand, Himachal Among These States; Light Showers in Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Monsoon Updates: Heavy Rains Likely in U'khand, Himachal Among These States; Light Showers in Delhi

News 18  

The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar among other states for the next four days. Here are the key updates on weather conditions across India: Moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is likely over Himachal Pradesh till August 25. A red alert predicting “heavy to very heavy” rainfall with isolated …

In Frames | Cry of the hills
1 year, 4 months ago

In Frames | Cry of the hills

The Hindu  

The past six weeks of torrential rain in the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh — both with some of the highest mountain ranges in the region, accompanying glaciers and mighty rivers — have badly hit many cities and villages. Rain fury: A damaged road following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, where …

Himachal Pradesh: Centre approves Rs 200 crore assistance; Nadda, Sukhu speak on special relief package
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Centre approves Rs 200 crore assistance; Nadda, Sukhu speak on special relief package

India TV News  

The Centre approved to release of Rs 200 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund in an effort to provide advance assistance to Himachal Pradesh as the state continues to battle A spokesperson of the Union Home Ministry said the Centre had earlier approved the advance release of Rs 360.80 crore from the central share of the State Disaster Response …

Weather Highlights: Himachal Pradesh Declared As 'Natural Calamity Affected Area'; Rains to Continue in U'khand
1 year, 4 months ago

Weather Highlights: Himachal Pradesh Declared As 'Natural Calamity Affected Area'; Rains to Continue in U'khand

News 18  

Heavy Rain Likely in Sub-Himalayan Districts of Bengal from Aug 21-26 The sub-Himalayan districts of West Bengal are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from August 21-26, the Met Department said on Friday. Himachal Pradesh LIVE: Entire State Declared as 'Natural Calamity Affected Area' The state government of Himachal Pradesh on Friday was declared as a “natural calamity …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh government declares incessant rain as State calamity
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh government declares incessant rain as State calamity

The Hindu  

Following the heavy loss of life and property caused by incessant rains that triggered landslides and floods, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on August 18 declared Himachal Pradesh a ‘Natural Calamity Affected Area’. Water and power supply schemes were badly hit, besides agriculture and horticulture sectors have also suffered huge losses,” the CM said. Mr. Sukhu added that the State …

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, …

Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹11 crore aid for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹11 crore aid for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on August 18 announced to provide a financial assistance of ₹11 crore to Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rains and landslides have wreaked havoc, a government official here said. Mr. Baghel on Thursday spoke to his Himachal Pradesh counterpart Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over phone and took stock of the situation in the northern State and assured …

Himachal Pradesh declared as 'natural calamity affected area' by state government
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh declared as 'natural calamity affected area' by state government

India TV News  

Himachal floods: The government of Himachal Pradesh has declared the entire state as a 'natural calamity affected area' on Friday due to the massive damaged caused by incessant rainfall causing floods, landslides and cloudbursts. In an official notification, the state government said that Himachal Pradesh has witnessed "unprecedented loss of human lives and huge destruction, damage and loss to public …

Himachal Pradesh to declare heavy rains as state calamity, says CM Sukhu as state awaits for Centre's approval
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh to declare heavy rains as state calamity, says CM Sukhu as state awaits for Centre's approval

India TV News  

Due to the massive damage that has been caused by the incessant rain in the hilly state, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to announce it as a state calamity, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced it on Friday through a notification. The Congress state government is also waiting for a response from the Centre to declare the disaster in …

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 …

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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Himachal Pradesh Rains Highlights: Over 70 Killed in Last 3 Days; Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut on Thursday
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Rains Highlights: Over 70 Killed in Last 3 Days; Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut on Thursday

News 18  

Monsoon LIVE: More Heavy Rains Likely in Uttarakhand For Next 5 Days The India Meteorological Department has predicted more heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand for the next 5 days. pic.twitter.com/eynfnRwzQ2 — ANI August 16, 2023 Himachal Pradesh LIVE: Over 500 Trees Uprooted in Shimla's Urban Areas Due to Rain Heavy rain has battered Himachal Pradesh since Sunday, triggering landslides and cloudbursts …

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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