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Monsoon death toll in Himachal climbs to 298; 152 killed in rain-related I
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have claimed 298 lives since June 20, including 152 deaths in rain-related incidents and 146 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Uttarakhand CM express grief over death of woman after cloudburst hits Cha
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed 'deep grief' over the death of a young woman after she got buried under debris following cloudburst late Friday night in Tharali area of Chamoli district, said a press statement from CMO.
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Pakistan: Flash floods ravage Buner, Swat; 60% families lose livelihoods
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The assessment also points out that 40 per cent of households are already reporting occurrences of diarrhoea, with water-borne illnesses spreading due to contamination from the bodies of victims and livestock, along with the destruction of sanitation facilities.
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Indian Army launches relief ops after cloudburst ravages Uttarakhand's Cha
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier, the district administration had forwarded a written requisition to the Army for assistance.
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Himachal: Bilaspur DDMA revokes toll suspension, allows toll collection on
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bilaspur DDMA revoked toll suspension on Kiratpur-Nerchowk highway from August 23, limiting toll collection to 48.935 km due to ongoing repairs. Authorities have been directed to ensure safety measures and compliance under disaster management provisions.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to ensure safety of residents in Sy
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, to coordinate with the district administration and take appropriate steps for channelisation to drain out the water from the lake formed due to debris in the Syan
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Monsoon fury claims 295 lives in Himachal; 316 roads, 110 power transforme
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, leaving 316 roads, including National Highway-305, blocked and disrupting 110 electricity transformers and 131 water supply schemes in various districts, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Pak: Auditor General flags Rs 28.6 billion irregularities in NDMA spending
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a report by Dawn, the Auditor General of Pakistan's report for 2023-24 has raised audit objections amounting to Rs28.62 billion concerning the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Monsoon fury claims 280 lives in Himachal, including 145 in rain-related d
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 280 lives since June 20, with 145 deaths caused by rain-related disasters and 135 in road accidents, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA).
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Himachal Pradesh floods: 143 dead in rain-related incidents, 133 in road a
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The monsoon's fury in Himachal Pradesh has left 276 people dead since June 20, with 143 fatalities caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes, while 133 deaths were the result of road accidents, accordi
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Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected in Maharashtra, MP: IMD
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to data released by the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department, six people have lost their lives in rain and flood-related issues in the last 24 hours in the state.
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Himachal Pradesh floods: Schools, colleges closed in Kullu today
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Torul S. Raveesh under Sections 30 and 34(m) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, said that the closure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid worsening weather conditions.
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