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Monsoon havoc in Himachal: 179 dead, roads and utilities severely hit
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Of the total deaths, 101 have been directly linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, while 78 fatalities were reported in road accidents attributed to hazardous weather conditions.
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Monsoon fury in Himachal leaves 179 people dead; Mandi, Kullu, Chamba rema
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, a total of 179 people have lost their lives since June 20, including 101 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 78 in road accidents attributed to treacherous weather cond
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Pakistan: Toll from monsoon-related deaths rises to 299, including 140 ch
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The NDMA's updated data now shows that 299 people have died due to flash floods and heavy rains. Among the dead are 140 children, 102 men, and 57 women, the Dawn reported.
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Plastics worsen Pakistan flood crisis, triggers health and climate fears:
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 280 people have died in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, worsened by plastic waste choking drains. WWF-Pakistan warned of health risks, ecosystem damage, and rising microplastics, urging a ban on single-use plastics and stronger waste management.
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Himachal Pradesh Governor visits disaster-affected areas in Mandi; assures
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the wake of the recent natural calamity in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday visited disaster-hit areas in Mandi district, including regions affected by flash floods and a cloudburst, to assess the ground situation and extend support to the affected
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Monsoon fury in Himachal leaves 403 roads blocked, 411 DTRs disrupted
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The SDMA stated that 179 people have died since the beginning of the monsoon season. Of these, 101 fatalities are directly attributed to rain-related incidents, such as landslides, flash floods, and building collapses.
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Himachal: Monsoon death toll rises to 179, rain-related deaths cross 100-m
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks 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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Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla flags off relief consignments for Mandi, Kullu
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday flagged off three vehicles carrying essential relief material from Raj Bhavan to the flood-affected districts of Mandi and Kullu. The consignments, sent via the State Red Cross Society, include tents, blankets, tarpaulins, sanitary ite
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UP: Ganga swells to danger mark in Varanasi, Varuna floods trigger evacuat
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The levels of Ganga river has risen in Varanasi, and its rising water level has begun impacting its tributaries, creating a flood-like situation in parts of the city. The Varuna River, a key tributary, has taken a fierce form.
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China's Brahmaputra hydropower project raises alarm among Tibetan experts,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China's new mega dam on the Brahmaputra River has sparked concern among Tibetan experts, who warn it could harm the environment and threaten water security in India and Bangladesh due to lack of transparency and the region's seismic risks.
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Karnataka Minister MB Patil dismisses Maharashtra government's claims on A
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Sangli and surrounding regions in Maharashtra witnessed severe floods in 1964, 1976, 1994 and 1997 -- all before the construction of the Alamatti dam. Moreover, as early as the year 2000, the Supreme Court had ruled that Karnataka is entitled to raise the height of the dam to 524.256 metres
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Himachal Pradesh: Monsoon claims 170 lives since June 20
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Relentless monsoon rains have caused widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh, crippling infrastructure and claiming lives.
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