The recent heavy rainfall and flood situation in Himachal Pradesh has led to a devastating loss of Rs 900 crore to the Irrigation and Public Health (IPH), Public Works Department (PWD), and the state's road infrastructure, a government release said on Friday.
The hill resort Shimla, is currently experiencing heavy rainfall, amid an orange rain warning from the Indian Meteorological Department during the next two days.
Recent flash floods and catastrophic cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have led to a severe crisis in the state. The state continues to grapple with the aftermath of the floods, and the need for effective disaster management and support remains critical. Leader of opposition and BJP leader Jai
Owing to heavy rain, multiple cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides have hit several states of the country including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala during the last few days.
A total of six people have lost their lives and 47 are still missing after a cloudburst and following flash floods in the Kullu, Mandi and Shimla regions of Himachal Pradesh.
At least 11 people died after a highway bridge collapsed partially in northwest China's Shaanxi province on Saturday morning, Xinhua reported, citing local authorities.
The flood destroyed private property and houses worth millions. Notably, floods in these specific areas are severe, as most of the local population primarily depends upon agricultural occupations for income.
A sudden flash flood has wreaked havoc on Darel valley in Pakistan occupied Gilgit Baltistan, devastating the road infrastructure and causing extensive damage to both public and private properties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier on Sunday reviewed the impact of Cyclone Remal which claimed three dozen lives and affected more than two lakh people across the northeastern states due to flash floods, heavy rains, and landslides.