WATCH: Cloudburst hits Amarnath shrine in J&K amid heavy rainfall
3 years, 4 months ago

WATCH: Cloudburst hits Amarnath shrine in J&K amid heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

A cloudburst has been reported near the holy cave of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Earlier today, flash floods caused by a cloudburst in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir killed at least seven and injured many. J&K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the situation prevailing due to cloudburst in Kishtwar and the Home Minister assured continuous support from the Central government. "Spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and discussed situation prevailing due to cloudburst in Kishtwar. As many as seven bodies have been recovered and 17 people have been rescued after a cloudburst in the Honjar area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning.

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Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in J-K's Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in J-K's Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons

New Indian Express  

RAMBAN/JAMMU: 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. Despite the inclement weather, the rescue team has so far managed to retrieve bodies of two persons -- Yasir Ahmad of Gadgram and Khalid Ahmed Parihar …

Woman, two kids go missing after three cloudbursts hit J&K’s Ramban
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Woman, two kids go missing after three cloudbursts hit J&K’s Ramban

Hindustan Times  

A woman and her two minor children were feared swept away, while four school buildings and two vehicles were damaged, following three cloudbursts over Kumait, Dhraman and Halla panchayats of Ramban district on Monday afternoon. Ramban district commissioner Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary said, “Around 2.15 pm, we received information that a big cloudburst has stuck Kumait village. However, it takes nearly three …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Pithoragarh; houses affected in flash floods
2 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Pithoragarh; houses affected in flash floods

India TV News  

Uttarakhand : As many as 28 houses were affected while a woman went missing after a cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Kali river on Saturday. The cloudburst took place at a village close to the India-Nepal border thus causing a flash flood in the river Kali river. As many as 28 houses in Khotila, a village on the …

Cloudburst hits Uttrakhand's Dehradun, SDRF swings into action
2 years, 4 months ago

Cloudburst hits Uttrakhand's Dehradun, SDRF swings into action

Firstpost  

Heavy rainfall has also triggered flash floods near Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday Dehradun: In the wake of heavy rainfall since Friday, a cloudburst occurred in Raipur block in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand on Saturday early morning. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods near Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in …

Cloudburst reported near Amarnath Cave? Here's what J&K Disaster Management Authority said
2 years, 4 months ago

Cloudburst reported near Amarnath Cave? Here's what J&K Disaster Management Authority said

India TV News  

Highlights A cloudburst was reported near Amarnath cave shrine However, the disaster management authority denied reports that any cloudburst has taken place The ongoing Amarnath yatra is showing a decreasing trend in the number of pilgrims, officials said Amarnath cloudburst: A cloudburst was earlier reported to have taken place near the Amarnath cave shrine on Wednesday afternoon. Earlier today, Union …

Himachal Pradesh cloudburst: Houses damaged, water canals eroded in Shalkhar village; landslide in Kangra
2 years, 5 months ago

Himachal Pradesh cloudburst: Houses damaged, water canals eroded in Shalkhar village; landslide in Kangra

India TV News  

Highlights A landslide occurred at a construction site near a flour mill around 9 am today All the injured were identified and were admitted to a hospital Heavy rains have been battering several states since the onset of monsoon season Himachal Pradesh cloudburst: At least eight people were injured in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Tuesday morning, …

Flash floods in Amarnath caves due to an ‘extreme event’
2 years, 5 months ago

Flash floods in Amarnath caves due to an ‘extreme event’

The Hindu  

The flash floods in the vicinity of the Amarnath caves that cost 16 lives already were not due to a cloudburst but an ‘extreme event’ that could not be forecast in advance. On the sidelines of an event on July 11 to announce a clean-up of beaches in coastal States in September, Mr. Ravichandran said the floods were due to …

Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps

The Hindu  

Amarnath Yatra resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for a day due to inclement weather as another batch of over 4,000 pilgrims left for the base camps of the 3,880-metre high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. "A total of 4,026 pilgrims left in the 12th batch from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 110 …

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Nunwan-Pahalgam side after being partially halted due to cloudburst
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Nunwan-Pahalgam side after being partially halted due to cloudburst

Firstpost  

The annual 43-day pilgrimage was temporarily stopped on Friday after a cloudburst triggered flash floods, killing 16 people Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday morning. Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident, will resume on Monday from the Nunwan Pahalgam side, informed the Shri Amarnath Ji …

Amarnath tragedy: Efforts to find 40 pilgrims continue overnight, Yatra remains suspended
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath tragedy: Efforts to find 40 pilgrims continue overnight, Yatra remains suspended

India Today  

Rescue operations for the 40 missing people went on overnight after a cloudburst on Friday brought on a flash flood near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir’s Lt Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting on Saturday with different agencies involved in Amarnath Yatra where it was decided that the yatra will remain suspended …

Amarnath Cloudburst: New video shows sudden flood near holy cave shrine
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst: New video shows sudden flood near holy cave shrine

India TV News  

Highlights Officials said 15,000 stranded pilgrims were shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting to take stock of progress of rescue work The IMD said the deaths and destruction were due to a highly localised rain event Amarnath cloudburst: A new video of the tragic cloudburst near Amarnath cave …

Amarnath Cloudburst LIVE Updates: J&K L-G Chairs Meeting; Aerial Recce of Water Bodies Among Other Decisions Taken
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst LIVE Updates: J&K L-G Chairs Meeting; Aerial Recce of Water Bodies Among Other Decisions Taken

News 18  

Amarnath Cloudburst LIVE Updates: The death toll in the flash flood triggered by heavy rain near the Amarnath cave shrine rose to 16 on Saturday as the search operations continued without a break amid fears that many are still trapped under the debris. Additional Director General of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Vijay Kumar, who holds charge of the Kashmir …

Amarnath cloudburst: Govt needs to explain what happened, says Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Govt needs to explain what happened, says Farooq Abdullah

Firstpost  

At least 16 people have died in the cloud burst incident near the holy shrine of Amarnath New Delhi: J&K National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has reacted to the Amarnath cloudburst incident. We also hope good compensation would be provided to families of deceased persons.” “We hope goverment will say explain what happened and how. At least 16 people have …

Amarnath cloudburst: Deaths and destruction caused by highly-localised rain event, says IMD
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Deaths and destruction caused by highly-localised rain event, says IMD

Firstpost  

The Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir reported 31 mm of rainfall between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm on Friday, which killed at least 16 people New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that the deaths and destruction near the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir was due to a highly localised rain event. According to the weather …

Amarnath cloudburst: At least 16 dead, 40 still missing; rescue operation intensified
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: At least 16 dead, 40 still missing; rescue operation intensified

Firstpost  

In a statement, the ITBP said, ‘Most of the yatris who were stranded near the holy cave area due to flash flood last evening have been shifted to Panjtarni. Speaking to ANI, Vivek Kumar Pandey, PRO, ITBP said, “Rescue operation has been intensified, around 30-40 people are still missing we have got information from the local administration. In a statement, …

Amarnath yatra flood updates | July 9, 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath yatra flood updates | July 9, 2022

The Hindu  

At least 16 people, mainly Amarnath pilgrims, have died and dozens went missing after flash floods caused landslips near the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area on Friday. The India Meteorological Department said the deaths and destruction near the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir were due to a highly localised rain event and not due to a …

Amarnath flash floods may be due to 'highly localised rain event', not 'cloudburst': IMD
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath flash floods may be due to 'highly localised rain event', not 'cloudburst': IMD

India TV News  

Highlights IMD said the deaths and destruction near Amarnath cave shrine were not due to a cloudburst Flash floods could have been triggered due to rainfall in the higher reaches of mountains: IMD Rain event is categorised as cloudburst if weather station receives 100 mm of rain in 1 hour: IMD Amarnath cloudburst news updates : The India Meteorological Department …

Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Doda, no casualties reported
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Doda, no casualties reported

India TV News  

Highlights A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district today The cloudburst occurred at around 4:00 am in Gunti forest area in Thathri belt No casualty has been reported in the incident, an officer said Jammu and Kashmir news : A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Saturday, causing minor damage to …

What Is a Cloudburst, the Stealthy Weather Event That Triggers Flash Floods - News18
2 years, 5 months ago

What Is a Cloudburst, the Stealthy Weather Event That Triggers Flash Floods - News18

News 18  

Flash floods caused by cloudbursts have become increasingly common in the mountainous regions of India, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to the acute impact of climate change. Cloudburst as a major extreme weather event first made headlines in August 2010 during flash floods in parts of Ladakh. August 2015: Four persons, including three members of a …

Amarnath Cloudburst: Yatra suspended till further notice
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst: Yatra suspended till further notice

Firstpost  

Home Minister Amit Shah also had a word with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and said the rescue was underway. New Delhi: As the situation in Amarnath yatra became critical after a cloudburst struck the area near the holy shrine with at least 10 dead, the pilgrimage’s suspended till the situation returns to normal, informed the …

At least 13 killed as flash floods hit Amarnath yatra camp
2 years, 5 months ago

At least 13 killed as flash floods hit Amarnath yatra camp

The Hindu  

At least 13 people, mainly Amarnath pilgrims, have died and dozens went missing after flash floods caused landslips near the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area on Friday. An official said the flash floods occurred around 5.30 p.m. and washed away scores of tents. The exact location of cloudburst and flash floods is Kali Mata Y Junction, located …

Amarnath cloudburst: From President Kovind to PM Modi, political leaders convey their condolences
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: From President Kovind to PM Modi, political leaders convey their condolences

Firstpost  

A cloudburst took place at the holy cave area of Amarnath on Friday which resulted in a heavy discharge of water in the ‘nallah’, adjoining the holy cave that has claimed that life of at least 10 people so far Condolences from across the political spectrum poured in following the cloudburst near the holy cave area of Amarnath on Friday …

13 Killed, Over 40 Missing After Cloudburst Near Amarnath Shrine; Rescue Ops Underway
2 years, 5 months ago

13 Killed, Over 40 Missing After Cloudburst Near Amarnath Shrine; Rescue Ops Underway

News 18  

Thirteen people were killed as a cloudburst hit close to the base camp of the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Friday evening. An official of the union territory administration said the Amarnath yatra, which began on June 30, has been suspended following the tragedy and a decision on its resumption will be taken after rescue operations get over. Here …

Cloudburst in Amarnath: Death toll rises to 13, many still missing; army deploys six rescue teams
2 years, 5 months ago

Cloudburst in Amarnath: Death toll rises to 13, many still missing; army deploys six rescue teams

Firstpost  

A cloud burst was reported around 5.30 pm at the lower Amarnath Holy Cave on Friday following which the holy yatra has been suspended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to Twitter to express his anguish at the cloud burst near the Amarnath cave and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. — Narendra Modi July 8, 2022 The …

Amarnath cloudburst: 13 dead, 5 rescued so far; nearly 40 still missing | Visuals
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: 13 dead, 5 rescued so far; nearly 40 still missing | Visuals

India TV News  

Highlights A cloudburst was reported near base camp of shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas The lower reaches of Amarnath cave witnessed a cloud burst at around 5.30 pm At least 13 people were confirmed dead, and 5 were rescued so far; 30-40 still missing Amarnath cloudburst updates: A cloudburst was reported near the base camp of the holy …

Amarnath cloudburst: Viral videos from spot shared on social media, netizens pray for pilgrims
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Viral videos from spot shared on social media, netizens pray for pilgrims

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra has been affected due to a cloudburst in the area on the evening of Friday, July 8. A cloudburst hit the area near the Amarnath cave shrine and reports of casualties are coming in. Amarnath cloudburst details The Cloudburst occurred in area near the Amarnath cave shrine around 5.30 p.m. Read: Shinzo Abe shot dead: Aftermath video goes …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Terrifying visuals of cloudburst near shrine | Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Terrifying visuals of cloudburst near shrine | Watch

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2022/ Amarnath cloudburst: A cloudburst was reported near the camp of the holy cave shrine. The Amarnath Yatra saw setbacks several times this year due to bad weather. Here are some visuals from the site of the terrifying incident The Amarnath Yatra, which sees an ocean of Lord Shiva devotees from different walks of life commenced on June …

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Nainital, people feared trapped under debris
3 years, 2 months ago

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Nainital, people feared trapped under debris

India Today  

A cloudburst was reported in a village of Ramgarh in Nainital district on Tuesday. Meanwhile, there are reports of 9 labourers being buried under the debris after a landslide following heavy rain in the Ramgarh area. pic.twitter.com/G2TLfNqo21 — ANI October 19, 2021 On Monday, three labourers from Nepal died as incessant rainfall lashed Uttarakhand and Chardham pilgrims who arrived in …

J&K: Cloudburst reported in upper reaches of Baramulla, 4 members of family killed
3 years, 3 months ago

J&K: Cloudburst reported in upper reaches of Baramulla, 4 members of family killed

India TV News  

Four members of a 'Bakarwal' family were killed by a massive cloudburst in a meadow in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday. Police said four persons of a Bakarwal family were found dead in Kafarnar meadow of the Rafiabad area in Baramulla district. "Of the six members of this family, four were found dead while one was found alive …

Cloudbursts kill 18 people in Jammu, HP
3 years, 4 months ago

Cloudbursts kill 18 people in Jammu, HP

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar/Shimla: At least eighteen people were killed and scores of others left injured on Wednesday in a series of flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. At least, seven persons including three women, were killed, and 14 others went missing after half a dozen residential houses were swept away …

Cloudburst Hits Amarnath Shrine in Kashmir; HM Amit Shah Takes Stock
3 years, 4 months ago

Cloudburst Hits Amarnath Shrine in Kashmir; HM Amit Shah Takes Stock

News 18  

A cloudburst has been reported near the Holy Amarnath shrine in Kashmir on Wednesday. Home Minister Amit Shah said in a tweet that he spoke to Manoj Sinha, lieutenant governor of J&K, regarding the incident. https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1420375043448573956?s=20 Shah also said that National Disaster Response Force personnel have been deployed to assess the real extent of damage. The Deputy Comissioner of Kishtwar …

EXPLAINED: After Flash Flood In Himachal, All You Need To Know About Cloudbursts
3 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINED: After Flash Flood In Himachal, All You Need To Know About Cloudbursts

News 18  

Terrifying visuals of rainwaters gushing through Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala on Monday brought home the devastating potential of flash floods in the hills and provided a reminder of the grim Uttarakhand tragedy of 2013 in which thousands of lives were lost after a cloudburst led to floods. Cloudbursts are linked commonly to thunderstorms and are said to occur when moisture-laden wind …

J&K: Cloudburst in Ganderbal triggers flash floods
3 years, 5 months ago

J&K: Cloudburst in Ganderbal triggers flash floods

India TV News  

A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said on Monday. Meanwhile, the Indian Army and local police launched an operation to help the people in the area hit by the flash flood. Rescue operations are still going on in a few places," the official said. "The rescue operation is still going on in said areas," …

Cloudburst Hits Uttarakhand's Devprayag; Shops, Buildings Damaged
3 years, 7 months ago

Cloudburst Hits Uttarakhand's Devprayag; Shops, Buildings Damaged

News 18  

cloudburst hit Devprayag in Tehri district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, razing two municipal buildings to the ground and damaging several shops. The cloudburst occurred over the Shanta river, causing inundation of areas along its banks with a huge amount of slush containing boulders, SHO of the Devprayag police station Mahipal Singh Rawat said. The cloudburst which occurred over Shanta river …

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