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Rain-related death toll in Himachal reaches 202, Emergency Operation Centr
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh continues to impact daily life in different parts of the state, with death toll since June 20 reaching 202 of which 108 deaths have been caused by rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 94 deaths from road accidents, acco
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Himachal Monsoon: 199 dead, including 108 in rain-linked disasters and 91
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The monsoon continues to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, with a total of 199 people dead as of August 6, including 108 in rain-related disasters and 91 in road accidents, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) under the State Disaster Management Authority.
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Monsoon fury claims 192 lives in Himachal; 106 in rain-linked disasters, 8
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As the monsoon continues to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported a cumulative death toll of 192 people since June 20, 2025. Of these, 106 deaths were caused by rain-related calamities such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, a
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"Held meeting with all district officers...instructed everyone to remain f
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed district officers to remain alert due to the impending monsoon season after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the next five days, warning of potential disasters.
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Himachal: Monsoon death toll rises to 179, rain-related deaths cross 100-m
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), out of the total 179 people deaths, 101 deaths were directly caused by rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and lightning strikes, while 78 people were killed in road accidents exacerbated by treacherous weather
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Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla flags off relief consignments for flo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to the media at the flag-off ceremony, the Governor emphasised the urgent need for behavioural and lifestyle change in the wake of recurring natural disasters in the region.
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Japan lifts tsunami warnings after powerful Russia quake; 1 killed, over 2
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to the warnings, authorities issued evacuation instructions to more than 2 million people across affected coastal regions. Residents rushed to higher ground amid fears of large waves, especially in areas that have previously suffered major tsunami disasters, including the 2011 Gr
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Arvind Kejrwal calls stampede at Mansa Devi Temple a "painful reminder of
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Calling out the repeated occurrence of such disasters at religious gatherings, the AAP demanded strict accountability of those responsible and urgent corrective measures to prevent such failures in the future.
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Pakistan issues Glacial Flood warning amid heavy monsoon rains
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan has issued a glacial flood warning for its northwestern regions as the country faces above-average monsoon rainfall, raising fears of disasters similar to the catastrophic 2022 floods, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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Flash floods claim 6 lives in Gilgit-Baltistan, search for missing tourist
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) and parts of Punjab have killed at least six, with more missing. Damage spans homes, roads, and farmland. Rescue operations continue as authorities face criticism for delayed responses amid worsening mons
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Monsoon mayhem in Himachal: 137 dead so far, including 60 in road accident
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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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Natural disasters like floods emerge as top reason for buying home insuran
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Natural disasters have emerged as the leading reason for buying home insurance in India, according to a recent survey conducted by PolicyBazaar.
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