Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of heavy monsoon rains, with 650 roads, including three national highways, blocked, 1,205 distribution transformers (DTRs) disrupted, and 160 drinking water supply schemes crippled across the state in the last 24 hours, according to the State
The Prime Minister and Home Minister assured the state of all possible assistance, emphasising that the Central Government stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.
The Chief Minister also inspected Kesarwala, Maldevta area, where a 100-meter-long road was washed away in Maldevta, Raipur, due to the heavy flow of water triggered by heavy rains in the Sahastradhara area of Dehradun district.
Chandigarh [India], September 16: As floodwaters continue to devastate communities across Punjab, UNITED SIKHS remains steadfast in its humanitarian response - delivering aid, restoring dignity, and amplifying the spirit of seva across borders.
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.
The Indian Army demonstrated its steadfast commitment to the welfare of the local population by providing flood relief assistance in the villages of Shanti Khongbal, YKPI, Sabunkhok Khunou, and Thamnapokpi, located in the Imphal East district of Manipur, on September 14.
At least seven houses have been severely impacted, with one two-story house shifting approximately 50 metres from its original site while still remaining upright. Such incidents have caused widespread panic among residents.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta said that the issues extend beyond Himachal Pradesh, and it said that it intends to expand the scope of the PIL to cover the entire Himalayan region.
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Himachal Pradesh's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming on Sunday that 229 deaths occurred in rain-related incidents and 175 in road accidents.