Himachal Pradesh's monsoon death toll has reached 341, including 182 rain-related fatalities and 159 in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority said. Losses have exceeded Rs 3.52 lakh crore, with major damage to roads, water schemes, power, houses, and livestock.
An independent foreign policy analyst has delivered a scathing assessment of President Donald Trump's approach to India, warning that recent trade disputes risk undermining what he describes as "the most crucial 21st century partnership".
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 and injured more than 3,000, mainly in Kunar province. India has sent humanitarian aid, including tents and food, while rescue teams struggle to reach remote areas cut off by damaged roads and networks.
Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days in Haryana's Ambala district has caused severe waterlogging in various parts of the city, including residential areas. Residents of Ambala's Cloth Market, Nadi Mohalla, and many other localities are facing significant inconvenience and damage
The NHAI launched urgent restoration work on the Kiratpur-Pandoh-Kullu-Manali section of National Highway 21 on August 29, following severe floods, cloudbursts, and flash floods that damaged key stretches, cutting off road connectivity to the tourist town of Manali.
The speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday said that it will take at least ten days to restore the Chamba-Bharmour road, which was severely damaged in recent heavy rains, provided the weather remains favourable.
The Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Rohit Thakur on Monday said the state continues to reel under the impact of the ongoing disaster triggered by relentless monsoon rains, with damages exceeding Rs 3,000 crore and more than 320 lives lost so far.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inspected the condition of the fourth Tawi bridge, a part of which was washed away in the floods following incessant heavy rainfall.
Pakistani consumers have reported not only reduced availability of fresh produce but also a decline in quality, with many items arriving damaged or in smaller quantities.