The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh district swelled following heavy rains since Tuesday morning, causing water to reach the highway and prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious near rivers and streams.
According to officials, torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.
Heavy rainfall lashed Dehradun district on Monday night, causing the Tamsa river to swell and inundate the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city's most prominent shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose to the statue of Hanuman, though the sanctum sanctorum remained safe.
The residents of the Pangi Valley, situated along the banks of the Chandrabhaga River, are elated by the announcement of making Pangi the state's first natural farming sub-division, according to a press release.
Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Several areas surrounding the Chandrabhaga river in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti Valley were submerged under the water after its level rose, following the heavy downpours.
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): Regarding the situation in the blocked Chandrabhaga (Chenab) river, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur on Friday said it is now becoming normal as water discharge has started up to 50 per cent.