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 by the spate in rivers and drains to safer places. https://t.co/YGLYxJivVn pic.twitter.com/g47kmYSknQ — ANI August 1, 2024 Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal said, "Due to heavy rainfall, a house collapsed between 7.30 pm and 8 pm. We received a call around 8 pm following which officials and teams were… pic.twitter.com/rSvSxzJ1Zj — ANI July 31, 2024 Haridwar District Magistrate Dhiraj Singh Garbyal said, “11 people were trapped in the debris when the house collapsed.

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Tamil Nadu rains: Man dies in house collapse in Ooty
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu rains: Man dies in house collapse in Ooty

The Hindu  

A 45-year-old man died after his house collapsed on him amid heavy rains at Nondimedu in Udhagamandalam on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Schools, colleges shut Heavy rains were reported in Udhagamandalam, Gudalur, and Kotagiri, with an average of 23.72 mm rainfall recorded throughout the district till Monday morning. Due to the heavy rains, schools and colleges in …

10 people killed in building collapse in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, rescue ops end
3 months, 1 week ago

10 people killed in building collapse in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, rescue ops end

Hindustan Times  

At least ten people have died and five others were injured after a three-storey building collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Saturday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Amid continuous rain, teams from the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force are conducting rescue efforts at the spot. Following the collapse, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to …

Lucknow building collapse: Three more bodies recovered, toll rises to 8
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lucknow building collapse: Three more bodies recovered, toll rises to 8

The Hindu  

The death toll in the building collapse in Lucknow climbed to eight with rescuers pulling out three more bodies from the debris, officials said on Sunday. Twenty-eight people were injured when the three-storey building housing godowns and a motor workshop collapsed in the Transport Nagar area in Lucknow on Saturday evening. The State Disaster Response Force recovered the bodies of …

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons

Hindustan Times  

Two bodies, including that of a 12-year-old boy, were recovered on Tuesday as rescue operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district to trace five other missing people following a cloudburst, officials said. Two bodies, including that of a 12-year-old boy, were recovered on Tuesday as rescue operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district to trace five other missing …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 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 …

Uttarakhand rains: Amit Shah speaks to Dhami to take update on rescue operations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand rains: Amit Shah speaks to Dhami to take update on rescue operations

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 2 spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over phone to enquire about the relief and rescue operations underway in the wake of damages caused by heavy rain in different parts of the state. In a post on X, Mr. Dhami said the home minister was given detailed information about the operations …

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 …

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted
4 months, 3 weeks ago

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted

The Hindu  

Fourteen people died and 10 persons were injured in heavy overnight rains that triggered flooding and a house collapse as several rivers swelled in Uttarakhand, officials said here on Thursday. Officials said 14 people have died in rain-related incidents since Wednesday evening — four in Dehradun, six in Haridwar, three in Tehri and one in Chamoli. Two drowned in canal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Delhi rains: One injured as house collapses after heavy showers in Sabzi Mandi area, IMD issues red alert
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rains: One injured as house collapses after heavy showers in Sabzi Mandi area, IMD issues red alert

India TV News  

Delhi rains: A house collapsed in the Sabji Mandi area of north Delhi following heavy rainfall today, a Delhi Fire Services official said. Delhi recorded more than a hundred millimetres of rainfall in one hour, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital and prompting the weather office to issue a red warning. According to the India Meteorological …

Three of family killed as building collapses in Gujarat’s Dwaraka
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Three of family killed as building collapses in Gujarat’s Dwaraka

The Hindu  

Three women of the same family died after a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed in Jam Khambhalia town in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwaraka district amid heavy rainfall in the state's Saurashtra region, police said on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Earlier in the day, it was reported that heavy rains in Gujarat's Porbandar district have caused waterlogging in several areas.KD Lakhani, District Collector, …

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 …

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 …

Assam: 5 people, including 3 minors, killed in landslides caused by heavy rainfall
6 months ago

Assam: 5 people, including 3 minors, killed in landslides caused by heavy rainfall

Hindustan Times  

Five persons, including three minors, from the same family died in Assam’s Karimganj district after their house collapsed due to rainfall-induced landslide on Tuesday night, disaster management officials said. Karimganj is the worst hit district where 1.52 lakh people are affected by floods and landslides. The superintendent of police, Karimganj, Partha Pratim Das said that the bodies have been sent …

Over 1.6 lakh people affected in Assam due to heavy rainfall; Karimganj worst hit
6 months ago

Over 1.6 lakh people affected in Assam due to heavy rainfall; Karimganj worst hit

Hindustan Times  

As many as 1.6 lakh people have been affected in Assam by the heavy rainfall caused by early monsoon arrival. According to the India Meteorological Department, Assam has received 280.2 millimeters of rainfall between June 1 and 17, which was 17% more than the normal rainfall. Between June 1 and 17, Assam’s Nalbari received 89% additional rainfall followed by Kokrajhar, …

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE states. Check list here
1 year, 2 months ago

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE states. Check list here

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has forecasted rainfall in various regions of South and North West India until October 15. Stay informed, stay safe!” Meanwhile, the weather agency has anticipated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in Kashmir-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from October 13 to 15. Speaking on withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, IMD said, “Conditions are favourable …

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 …

4 dead in landslide in Uttarakhand, schools shut; heavy rain in Himachal today
1 year, 4 months ago

4 dead in landslide in Uttarakhand, schools shut; heavy rain in Himachal today

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department issued an 'orange alert' for heavy to very heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from August 22-24. Heavy rain can result in landslides, flash floods and increased water levels in rivers and drains, besides causing damage to standing crops, fruit plants and young seedlings, the weather office said. 4 KILLED IN UTTARAKHAND LANDSLIDE, ROAD BLOCKED …

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, …

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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Uttarakhand Rains: Landslide destroys 15 houses, 7 cowsheds in Dehradun
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand Rains: Landslide destroys 15 houses, 7 cowsheds in Dehradun

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand Rains: As many as 15 houses were completely destroyed in a recent landslide in the Langha Jakhan village of Vikasnagar tehsil in Dehradun district. Meanwhile, rescuers have safely evacuated 293 pilgrims stranded since Monday on the trek route to Madmaheshwar temple following a bridge collapse in rain-hit Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, PTI reported. As per Met department Dehradhun, light to …

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 …

Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 people dead and many others trapped, officials told local media on Monday. In the capital city of Shimla, 14 people died following two landslides and a cloudburst — a sudden, very heavy rain — in the state’s Solan district on Sunday night …

Himachal Pradesh Hit by Landslides Due to Heavy Rains: 50 Dead, Several Missing
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Hit by Landslides Due to Heavy Rains: 50 Dead, Several Missing

The Quint  

More than 50 people have died amid heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday, 14 August. Over 20 people are still trapped, the death toll can also increase. A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Monday claimed the lives of at least seven people. Meanwhile, another landslide hit Shimla's Summer Hill on Monday …

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 …

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 …

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: Heavy rain expected to lash eight districts, IMD issues yellow alert
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain expected to lash eight districts, IMD issues yellow alert

India TV News  

Uttarakhand: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in eight districts of Uttarakhand Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and more. Portion of temple collapses Following heavy rains since Monday night, a portion of Shri Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple near River Tamsa collapsed in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. "Amidst heavy downpours since the previous night, a part of the Tapkeshwar Mahadev …

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, …

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