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Monsoon claims 147 Lives in Himachal, 274 roads blocked
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh remains gripped by the devastating impact of monsoon, with the cumulative death toll rising to 147 since June 20, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed on Thursday. Of the total fatalities, 79 were attributed to rain-related incidents such as landslides,
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Multi-sector expert team constituted under NDMA visits Himachal to study e
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In response to the rising frequency of extreme weather events in Himachal Pradesh, including cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formed a multi-sectoral expert team to conduct a scientific study of these phenomena. The decision followed a m
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Monsoon mayhem in Himachal: 137 dead so far, including 60 in road accident
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks 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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Flash floods wreak havoc in eastern Afghanistan, 3 dead
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia provinces have killed three people and caused severe damage to homes and farmland, according to Khaama Press. Several districts were affected, with residents suffering major economic losses. The disaster highlights growing concerns over recurrin
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Cloudburst in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan kills 5 tourists, rescue ops und
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan killed five tourists and swept away over 15 vehicles. Rescue teams saved over 200 people, while search operations continue for the missing. Roads and infrastructure were severely damaged, and emergency aid is being
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Five children killed in Swat as monsoon floods ravage Pakistan's Khyber Pa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least five children died in rain-related incidents in Swat, Pakistan, as flash floods and house collapses hit the region. Heavy monsoon rains damaged roads and homes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with rescue teams deployed. Authorities have warned residents to stay alert amid worsening condi
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J-K: Ramban administration issues advisory amid IMD alert; warns of flash
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The District Administration Ramban issued a weather advisory on Tuesday, following an alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across the district from July 21 to July 24.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Four children die as Swat faces another devastating fl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least four children died and one is missing after flash floods and landslides hit Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, three tourists died and 15 are missing following floods and landslides at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan. Rescue operations are ongoing.
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Rain fury disrupts 142 roads, 40 water schemes in Himachal Pradesh; death
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The situation remains critical in the districts of Mandi (91 roads) and Kullu (33 roads), where landslides and flash floods have caused the bulk of road closures. Power supply has also been heavily impacted in areas such as Gohar and Bhabanagar, with a total of 26 DTRs disrupted, primarily d
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Amit Shah directs formation of multi-sectoral central team amid rising nat
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister's direction came following a recent meeting in which he was apprised that Himachal Pradesh has witnessed an increase in the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides and torrential rainfall, causing widespread loss of life, damage to infrastructur
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"109 deaths in Himachal due to monsoon fury, over Rs 1,000 crore loss": Mi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
"So far, 109 people have lost their lives, out of which 64 deaths were caused directly due to rain-induced disasters like flash floods and landslides. The remaining fatalities occurred mainly due to road accidents during the same monsoon period," Negi told ANI.
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SDMA report reveals 109 deaths owing to monsoon and road accidents within
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The data compiled by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reveal that the 64 monsoon-related deaths occurred owing to various causes, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, snake bites, and falls from steep terrain. Mandi and Kangra districts report
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