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
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
As per the morning report compiled at 10:00 AM by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on Thursday, National Highway-70 remained closed in the Mandi district due to heavy rain and landslides.
Heavy rainfall in Kalakote division of Rajouri district for three consecutive days has triggered landslides, damaging houses and leading to road blockades.
Two labourers lost their lives and another was seriously injured in a landslide which occurred early Wednesday morning in the Badora, which falls under the Mahore sub-division of Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir police said on Wednesday.
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
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.
Following the death of a young student during a landslide in Poonch, Incharge Medical Superintendent of the district hospital said that one 5-year-old child was brought in dead, while the other 4 had minor injuries and they were currently under observation.
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.
The landslide struck a government school in Bainch Kalsan, Poonch, and Abdullah has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wished a speedy recovery to the injured children.
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Sh. Manoj Sinha, in a post on X, said that he has directed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to provide the best possible medical care and support to the pilgrims who were injured in the landslide that occu