Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday reviewed the flood situation arising due to incessant rainfall and the damage caused across the state.
"This is a preventive and precautionary order given the weather and the incessant rains - no need to panic. For the last three to four days, a few areas in the Katra subdivision have remained vulnerable. There are landslides, and roads have sunk in some places. Landslides have occurred in Ka
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that rehabilitation of people who have been impacted due to incessant rains and flash floods in the state was a challenge for the state government, but it will be overcome with the support of the people of the state.
The meeting was held to review the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. Abdullah directed the authorities to ensure swift restoration, along with smooth traffic movement.
Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended on Saturday for the fifth consecutive day following landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir. Many devotees from other parts of India are still staying in Katra, hoping that the yatra will resume soon and they will be able to get
Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused severe flooding, particularly in the Jammu region, due to the overflow of the Tawi River. The floodwaters have damaged several houses and shops in the area.
The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Wednesday stated that the state has suffered massive damage to its infrastructure due to incessant rain and floods over the past monsoon period, with the PWD alone reporting losses worth Rs 1,400 crore so
Waterlogging hit several parts of Pathankot after continuous rains in Jammu and Kashmir. ADC Hardeep Singh said Radha Swami Satsang Beas has been set as an evacuation centre, with food provided and coordination ongoing with neighbouring authorities.
The roof collapsed due to incessant rain and the incident occurred under the Mohan Garden PS area in Dwarka district. No life-threatening injuries have been reported to the two injured, as they were shifted to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay hospital for treatment.
The downpour caused significant water accumulation in multiple parts of the city, including the Sawai Madhopur railway station premises. Commuters and passengers faced difficulties due to the inundation, while local residents also struggled with waterlogged streets and disrupted movement.
Of these, 143 people lost their lives in rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts and drowning, while 133 died in road accidents triggered by incessant rains and unsafe conditions.