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Himachal: Heavy rains, landslides claim 257 lives; Rs 2,14,403 lakh damage
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Road accidents have been another major killer this season, with Kangra (12), Kinnaur (12), Mandi (21), Shimla (15), and Chamba (20) among the worst-affected districts. HPSDMA officials attributed many of these accidents to slippery roads, poor visibility, and vehicles skidding off rain-soake
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Orange alert for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh for next three days; IMD w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the latest IMD inputs, orange alert conditions are in effect for Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi districts on Tuesday, while on Wednesday, the warning will apply to Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts. On Tuesday, yellow alerts for heavy rainf
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Public infrastructure in disarray, major highways blocked as Himachal reel
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest number of rain-related deaths at 23, followed by Kangra (26), Chamba (9), and Kullu (10). In road accidents, Mandi again topped the list with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), and Kangra (9).
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Himachal Pradesh: 6 dead after vehicle falls into gorge in Chamba
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Six people lost their lives after their vehicle rolled down a gorge, at least 500 metres, in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Himachal CM Sukhu expresses grief over death of 6 persons in road accident
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, CM Sukhu said, "The news of the death of 6 people in a car accident in Chanwas, Tissa, Chamba district, is extremely sad and painful. I extend my condolences to the grieving families. I pray to God to grant peace to the souls of the departed and provide strength and courage t
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Monsoon fury in Himachal leaves 179 people dead; Mandi, Kullu, Chamba rema
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, a total of 179 people have lost their lives since June 20, including 101 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 78 in road accidents attributed to treacherous weather cond
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Orange alert in Himachal: Heavy rainfall expected to continue till August
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three districts in Himachal Pradesh, warning of continued heavy rainfall across the region over the next several days. The alert comes as monsoon activity remains intense in the state, which has already witnessed wid
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Monsoon fury in Himachal: Rain-related deaths touch 94, road mishaps claim
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under severe monsoon impact, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and rising fatalities. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of 5:00 pm on July 30, 289 roads remain blocked, 346 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are
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Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma booked for singing 'Chambal Ke Daku' at PU e
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Popular Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma has been booked by the Chandigarh Police for allegedly performing a song that incited aggression at a cultural event held at Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, earlier this year.
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Torrential rains disrupt life in Himachal: 357 roads, 182 power transforme
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The power sector also remains heavily impacted, with the worst-affected regions being Mandi (172 DTRs disrupted), followed by Kangra (5) and Chamba (5). Water supply services have similarly suffered, particularly in Kangra (98 schemes) and Mandi (47 schemes).
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MP: CM Mohan Yadav performs bhoomi pujan, inauguration of developmental wo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Among the works, CM Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 604 development works costing Rs 175.76 crores and dedicated the 'Kumbhraj Major Irrigation Project' worth Rs 5138 crores, according to an official release.
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Monsoon mayhem in Himachal: 137 dead so far, including 60 in road accident
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Out of the total fatalities, 77 deaths have occurred due to rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls from steep terrain. These incidents have been widespread, affecting districts like Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, and Una mos
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