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Himachal records wettest October in 20 years; receives 173% above normal r
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The state recorded the 14th-highest October rainfall since 1901, and the highest since 2005, when similar levels were observed. The all-time record for October rainfall remains 413.5 mm, as registered in 1955, according to the IMD statement issued on Friday.
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Himachal rain havoc: 574 roads and 389 power transformers disrupted, death
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The SDMA also reported that the cumulative death toll from this year's monsoon has reached 386 since June 20. Of these, 218 deaths are directly attributed to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, house collapses and drowning, while 168 deaths occurred in road accidents, wh
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Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 380 as rains havoc continues
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The cumulative monsoon report reveals that 380 people have lost their lives since the season began on June 20. Of these, 215 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents, while 165 fatalities resulted from road accidents.
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"Himachal will take years to recover...": Jairam Thakur on monsoon disaste
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thakur said the Prime Minister's visit came at a critical time when the state had been reeling from repeated natural disasters since 2023.
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Himachal rains: 64 pilgrims airlifted from Chamba's Bharmour after weather
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All the rescued pilgrims have been sent to their respective destinations through HRTC buses free of cost, which are plying at regular intervals from Chamba. Along with this, two mortal remains were also brought from Bharmour to Chamba. In two days, a total of 588 individuals have been airlif
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Himachal: Monsoon toll climbs to 355; 194 rain-related deaths
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the
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Himachal Education Minister reviews damages in Shimla due to incessant rai
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thakur said that a loss of Rs 80 crore had been estimated so far due to the rains.
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Heavy rains force closure of all schools, colleges in Himachal till Sep 7,
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh Government has ordered the closure of all government and private colleges and schools, including District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs), till September 7, 2025, in view of the persistent heavy rainfall and widespread damage across the state.
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Himachal monsoon death toll climbs to 341; 'unprecedented' damage to life
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh's monsoon death toll has reached 341, including 182 rain-related fatalities and 159 in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority said. Losses have exceeded Rs 3.52 lakh crore, with major damage to roads, water schemes, power, houses, and livestock.
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HP Police Recruitment 2024: Document verification rescheduled to Sept 28-2
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Due to heavy rainfall, landslides, cloudbursts, and other adverse weather-related conditions affecting various parts of Himachal Pradesh, the documentation schedule for the HP Police Recruitment 2024 has been rescheduled. The original schedule, set for September 8 and 9, 2025, at Police Line
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Himachal rains leave 310 dead; 582 roads, 1,155 power lines disrupted
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), as of Wednesday evening, 582 roads, including two national highways, remained blocked, 1,155 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs) were disrupted, and 346 water supply schemes were out of service.
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Himachal rains: 625 roads blocked, power and water supply hit
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"There has been a lot of rain in the state, and there has been a lot of damage as well. The electricity supply has been disrupted, drinking water schemes have been disrupted, people's lands have been damaged," said state minister Jagat Singh Negi.
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