In pics: Scenes of disasters as rains and cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh
2 years, 4 months ago

In pics: Scenes of disasters as rains and cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh

Live Mint  

In pics: Scenes of disasters as rains and cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh 6 Photos. Updated: 20 Aug 2022, 12:40 PM IST Share Via 5 people have died and 13 are feared to be dead in landslides and flash floods brought by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh 1/6Himachal Pradesh officials have said 5 people were killed and 13 other were feared to be dead in separate incidents of flash floods across the state. 2/6National Disaster Response Force and the Indian Army are deployed in various areas of Himachal Pradesh to conduct rescue operations 3/6No relief seems in sight in the coming days with Himachal Pradesh's disaster management department issuing a warning for landslide due to heavy rains which are predicted to continue till August 25 4/6Joint rescue operations by the Indian Army, NDRF and police has saved ives of 11 civilians who were stranded on an island formed in the middle of fast flowing Ghumarnu stream of Kangra, Himachal 5/6Several roads and homes have been damaged due to incidents of cloudburst and floods

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Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless
4 months ago

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to floods in Tripura rose to 22 on Thursday with 10 more casualties in the last 24 hours, as floods triggered by heavy, incessant rainfall rendered over 65,000 people homeless with two people missing, according to the Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department of the state government. NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected area following …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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 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 …

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. …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Himachal Pradesh: BJP’s MP Kangana Ranaut visits worst affected areas; DGP says ‘not a time for political agenda’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: BJP’s MP Kangana Ranaut visits worst affected areas; DGP says ‘not a time for political agenda’

Live Mint  

Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mandi, on Tuesday, visited the Samej village, in Rampur, which is one of the worst-affected areas by the cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government has been monitoring the operations. Vikramaditya Singh visits flood hit areas Himachal Pradesh's deputy chief minister, and PWD …

Kangana Ranaut visits flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh: 'People have lost everything, our hope is PM Modi...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut visits flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh: 'People have lost everything, our hope is PM Modi...'

Hindustan Times  

The devastating floods and heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh have left a trail of destruction, claiming lives and sweeping away infrastructure across the state. 'Humans are so vulnerable before the nature' Kangana Ranaut met locals during her visit to flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh. "Today visiting various flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh," she wrote on Instagram Stories alongside a photo …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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 …

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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Delhi rain fury may continue; cloudbursts in Himachal and Uttarakhand claim over 10 lives, ‘Venice-like’ scenes unfold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain fury may continue; cloudbursts in Himachal and Uttarakhand claim over 10 lives, ‘Venice-like’ scenes unfold

Live Mint  

Many cities and hilly areas witnessed distressing scenes on Thursday after extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by cloudbursts, lashed several parts of the country over the past two days. A footbridge and three makeshift sheds, including a liquor shop, were washed away following a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in Tosh Nullah in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, officials said on …

Saving valuable human lives is the top priority, says Himachal CM Sukhu on cloudbursts in several places
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Saving valuable human lives is the top priority, says Himachal CM Sukhu on cloudbursts in several places

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla : In the wake of heavy rains and cloudbursts in the state of Himachal Pradesh, the Indian Army, state administration, fire services, NDRF, and SDRF have deployed teams to carry out rescue operations. Meanwhile, Himachal CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu convened an emergency meeting of senior officers of the state government to review the situation that had arisen due …

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

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

Op India  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Floods worsen in Assam, toll increases to 26
6 months ago

Floods worsen in Assam, toll increases to 26

Hindustan Times  

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday as relentless rainfall in several parts of the state left at least five more people dead and nearly three lakh displaced, pushing the river levels above the danger mark, even as the India Meteorological Department warned of more intense showers in the next three days. Floods worsen in Assam, toll increases to …

Heavy rains and flash floods forecast in TN
7 months ago

Heavy rains and flash floods forecast in TN

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Visitors to the tourist spots in the Western Ghats and in the other districts that are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall till Friday are advised to refrain from making their planned pleasure trips or make extra precautionary arrangements to protect them from nature’s fury that might even cause flash floods in those rainy days. Short messages …

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 52
7 months, 1 week ago

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 52

Associated Press  

TANAH DATAR, Indonesia — Rescuers on Tuesday searched in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend. The floods swept away people and 79 homes and submerged hundreds of houses and buildings, forcing more than 3,300 residents to flee to temporary government shelters, National …

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 …

Central teams evaluate flood damage in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 2 months ago

Central teams evaluate flood damage in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Two Central teams, dispatched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday conducted an assessment of the damage caused by the recent floods in Mandi and Solan districts. Central teams evaluate flood damage in Himachal Pradesh The teams had on Thursday conducted and assessment of Kangra and Sirmour districts. Another Central team conducted assessment in Sirmour district, focusing on the aftermath …

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 …

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 …

Centre Should Declare Himachal Calamity National Disaster, Will Meet PM if Need Arises: CM Sukhu
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre Should Declare Himachal Calamity National Disaster, Will Meet PM if Need Arises: CM Sukhu

News 18  

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the Centre should declare the calamity caused by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh as a national disaster, asserting that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard if the need arises. Sukhu had earlier said that the state has so far suffered losses of Rs …

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 …

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