Rain mayhem: PM Modi assures 'unwavering support' to Himachal, Uttarakhand as downpours continue to batter
1 year, 8 months ago

Rain mayhem: PM Modi assures 'unwavering support' to Himachal, Uttarakhand as downpours continue to batter

India TV News  

Rain mayhem: Torrential rains in several parts of India have caused destruction leading to disruption in normal life. Taking cognisance of the tense situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called CMs of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and assured "unwavering support" to them as heavy rainfall caused widespread damage across the states. PM Modi inquired about the extent of the damage caused to life and property While speaking to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, PM Modi inquired about the extent of the damage caused to life and property due to heavy rains and floods. In a tweet in Hindi, Dhami said Prime Minister Modi spoke with him over the phone in the wake of heavy rains in Uttarakhand and enquired about the situation in the state. "Gave detailed information to the prime minister about the loss of life, property and crops, condition of roads, operation of Char Dham Yatra and Kanwar Yatra in the state," Dhami said.

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PM Modi calls CM Stalin, assures support to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi calls CM Stalin, assures support to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called up Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and enquired about the damages caused by cyclone Fengal and heavy rains in various parts of the State. "The Prime Minister spoke to me over the telephone and enquired about the damages caused by cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. I explained how the State government …

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday chaired an administrative review meeting in the State’s Purba Bardhaman to assess the flood situation in the region and urged the administration to remain alert in the wake of cyclonic storm formation in the Bay of Bengal. The Chief Minister who distributed relief materials to the people said all officers and staff …

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News

ABP News  

The sheer force of nature has rendered life helpless as a significant portion of the country is currently engulfed by floods. Several states across India are still under a rain alert today, with continued warnings of heavy rainfall. Uttar Pradesh, eastern Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh are also facing warnings, urging residents to remain cautious as more rain is expected to …

Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Heavy rains lashed Marathwada on Sunday, leading to a flood-like situation in the region known for frequent droughts and farm suicides. With rains continuing on Monday, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation in the evening and ordered the administration to start the assessment of crop damage due to floods immediately. Several residential areas in Hingoli were flooded …

MHA Constitutes Central Team to Assess Damage Caused by Floods in Gujarat
6 months, 3 weeks ago

MHA Constitutes Central Team to Assess Damage Caused by Floods in Gujarat

News 18  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted an inter-ministerial team to assess the damage caused by rainfall and floods in Gujarat. The team will shortly visit the flood-affected districts of Gujarat, which was hit by heavy to extremely heavy rainfall between August 25 and 30 caused by a deep depression formed over Rajasthan and Gujarat, according to an official statement. …

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, leading to severe flooding, loss of life, and widespread disruption. Emergency meetings were held by the respective chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, A Revanth Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu, to assess the situation and coordinate rescue operations. “Informed Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji …

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads
7 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
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Weather Updates: Heavy Rainfall, Landslide & Cloudburst Grips India, Causes Severe Damage | ABP News
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Updates: Heavy Rainfall, Landslide & Cloudburst Grips India, Causes Severe Damage | 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. Himachal Pradesh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past four days. Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have been affected by …

Heavy Rainfall Turns Deadly In Himachal Pradesh, Region Witnesses Severe Climate Conditions | ABP News
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Rainfall Turns Deadly In Himachal Pradesh, Region Witnesses Severe Climate Conditions | 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. Himachal Pradesh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past four days. Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have been affected by …

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News
7 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 …

Devastating Floods in Himachal Pradesh Causes Extreme Weather Disasters | ABP News
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Devastating Floods in Himachal Pradesh Causes Extreme Weather Disasters | ABP News

ABP News  

On one hand, floods are wreaking havoc in the plains, while the mountains are equally affected as heavy rains bring life to a halt. In Himachal Pradesh, a severe weather event unfolded on Wednesday night when cloudbursts occurred in three different areas. Climate change plays a pivotal role, as rising global temperatures lead to more extreme weather patterns, including intense …

Uttarakhand rains: Amit Shah speaks to Dhami to take update on rescue operations
7 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 …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
7 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 …

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
8 months, 1 week ago

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to review the flood situation in their respective states. While speaking to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the telephone, he enquired about the flood situation in the state. Shah speaks to Yogi Shah in conversation with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand
8 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 …

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
8 months, 2 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 …

Over 6 lakh affected as floods batter Assam, more rain on cards
8 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 …

Assam flood: PM Narendra Modi dials Himanta Sarma, assures full cooperation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood: PM Narendra Modi dials Himanta Sarma, assures full cooperation

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the flood situation in the northeastern state and assured full cooperation from the central government. "Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji called me a short while ago to enquire about the flood situation in Assam. The flood situation worsened across several districts of …

Uttarakhand CM meets PM Modi, seeks support on hydro, infrastructure projects
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand CM meets PM Modi, seeks support on hydro, infrastructure projects

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on assuming the office for the third successive term. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read: Heatwave, dry conditions push Uttarakhand forest fires to new high The chief minister requested PM Modi to review the final …

Amit Shah takes stock of rain, flood situation in northeast; assures help
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah takes stock of rain, flood situation in northeast; assures help

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 31 took stock of the rain and flood situation in northeastern states and assured them of all possible help. Mr. Shah said he briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the situation in Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram and he also expressed solidarity with the people affected. Also briefed PM Shri @narendramodi ji …

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent assistance, seeking Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to address the aftermath of devastating floods in the southern districts of the state. Stalin emphasised the need for immediate support to facilitate livelihood assistance and temporary rehabilitation efforts in areas severely impacted by …

Central teams evaluate flood damage in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 5 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 …

Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief

The Hindu  

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday donated personal ‘savings’ of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief in his flood hit state. The Chief Minister and his wife Kamlesh Thakur presented a cheque of ₹51 lakh to Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena in Shimla. Even children broke their piggy banks to help those in distress, elders parted with their …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra writes to PM Modi urging him to declare Himachal floods as national calamity
1 year, 6 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra writes to PM Modi urging him to declare Himachal floods as national calamity

The Hindu  

The damage and destruction caused by the recent record-breaking rains in Himachal Pradesh should be declared a “national disaster” just like the Kedarnath tragedy of 2013, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The Congress leader, who visited the State earlier this week, said apart from being the land of gods, …

Himachal Disaster: CM Donates Rs 51 Lakh Personal Savings To State Fund, Priyanka Writes To PM Modi — Updates
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal Disaster: CM Donates Rs 51 Lakh Personal Savings To State Fund, Priyanka Writes To PM Modi — Updates

ABP News  

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday donated his savings of approximately Rs 51 lakh to the 'Aapda Rahat Kosh' to assist the hill state's disaster-affected people. Priyanka Gandhi Urges PM Modi To Declare Himachal Calamity 'National Disaster' In a related development, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the recent devastation caused …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore aid to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore aid to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

Since the onset of monsoon on June 24 till September 12, Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of Rs 8,679 crore. About 270 people have died in rain-related incidents, according to the state emergency operation centre Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday contributed Rs 5 crore for relief and rehabilitation work in Himachal Pradesh — a state that witnessed damage …

Priyanka Gandhi Visits Flood-Hit Mandi & Kullu In Himachal, Meets Affected Families
1 year, 6 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Visits Flood-Hit Mandi & Kullu In Himachal, Meets Affected Families

ABP News  

Congress leader and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday visited the flood-hit areas of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi and Kullu districts and met the families who were affected due to the rainfall-triggered flooding. Landslides and flash floods that were triggered by incessant rain have wreaked havoc in Kullu and Mandi districts in the past few weeks, reported news agency …

Centre Should Declare Himachal Calamity National Disaster, Will Meet PM if Need Arises: CM Sukhu
1 year, 6 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 …

Heavy rain continues to batter Himachal, several stranded on Kullu-Mandi highway
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert
1 year, 7 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 …

Monsoon Updates: Heavy Rains Likely in U'khand, Himachal Among These States; Light Showers in Delhi
1 year, 7 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 …

Karnataka donates ₹15 crore towards Disaster Relief Fund in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka donates ₹15 crore towards Disaster Relief Fund in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has provided ₹15 crore towards the State Disaster Relief Fund to address the damage caused by heavy rains, floods, and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, the government informed through an official statement. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informing this here today thanked his Karnataka counterpart, Siddaramaiah for this noble gesture and stated that the assistance would prove …

JP Nadda takes stock of flood situation in Himachal Pradesh | DETAILS
1 year, 7 months ago

JP Nadda takes stock of flood situation in Himachal Pradesh | DETAILS

India TV News  

JP Nadda in Himachal Pradesh: Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda visited Himachal Pradesh today in order to take stock of the devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in the state. Inspection of affected areas: Nadda reached Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district on Sunday morning and later visited Sirmauri Tal and Kachhi Dhang villages and will take stock …

Himachal Pradesh: Centre approves Rs 200 crore assistance; Nadda, Sukhu speak on special relief package
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Himachal Pradesh government declares incessant rain as State calamity
1 year, 7 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 …

Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹11 crore aid for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 Pradesh Rains Highlights: Over 70 Killed in Last 3 Days; Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut on Thursday
1 year, 7 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 …

Himachal rain fury | Schools, colleges shut, death toll climbs to 57
1 year, 7 months ago

Himachal rain fury | Schools, colleges shut, death toll climbs to 57

The Hindu  

The death toll in the rain fury in Himachal Pradesh rose to 57 on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with the body of a woman being pulled out of the debris of a collapsed Shiv temple near Summer Hill here, officials said. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday that a nearly 157 per cent surge in rainfall over the …

Morning Digest: August 16, 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Morning Digest: August 16, 2023

The Hindu  

40,000 Kukis from Myanmar in Mizoram since 2021, never created any problem: Mizoram MP counters Amit Shah Countering Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament last week that Kukis from Myanmar contributed to the present ethnic tension in Manipur, K. Vanlalvena, a Rajya Sabha member from Mizoram, said that though his State had sheltered more than 40,000 “refugees” from the …

Himachal Pradesh Rains: Over 50 Dead in 24 Hours, IMD Issues Red Alert; CM Sukhu Cancels I-Day Programmes
1 year, 7 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Rains: Over 50 Dead in 24 Hours, IMD Issues Red Alert; CM Sukhu Cancels I-Day Programmes

News 18  

Heavy rains continue to create havoc in Himachal Pradesh, where the Beas River has swelled creating a flood-like situation in many places. As per IMD, isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim today. The local MeT station in Himachal has issued a yellow warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, and …

51 dead in Himachal floods, heavy rains widen cracks in Joshimath
1 year, 7 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 …

10 photos of devastation caused by rain fury in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 7 months ago

10 photos of devastation caused by rain fury in Himachal Pradesh

India Today  

Torrential monsoon rains have devastated Himachal Pradesh and thrown normal life out of gear. The death toll due to heavy rainfall and related incidents this year has reached a staggering 257 lives. Police, district administration and locals carry out rescue operation after collapse of a temple following a massive landslide near Summer Hill in Shimla A cloudburst at Jadon village …

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state
1 year, 7 months ago

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the losses incurred by the hill state due to heavy rainfall. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. According to a statement issued in Shimla, the chief minister …

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain
1 year, 7 months ago

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana have been reeling from catastrophic floods following incessant rain since the onset of the monsoon season this year. Amid the monsoon mayhem, health officials have also raised concerns about snake bites, along with health issues arising out of fever and diarrhea, especially in areas worst hit. Haryana Health and Home Minister Anil Vij told India …

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