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Himachal: Monsoon toll rises to 419, including 237 in rain-related mishaps
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The devastating monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 419 lives since the onset of monsoon (June 20) in the state, including 237 deaths in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts and drowning, and 182 fatalities in road accidents, the State Disaster Management
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"Wrath of Allah": Farooq Abdullah on J-K's National Highway closure affect
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He attributed recent challenges, monsoon fury, and landslides to divine wrath, suggesting distancing from faith may be a cause. Farooq also contrasted Kashmir's situation with Gaza's plight, questioning Muslim countries' responses, adding on politics in Kashmir, implying some benefit from th
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Himachal Monsoon: Death toll touches 417; roads, infrastructure, water sup
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the devastating impact of the monsoon with 572 roads, including two national highways, still blocked, besides 483 distribution transformers and 203 water supply schemes crippled across the state, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (S
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Experts warn poor urban planning worsening monsoon flooding in Pakistani c
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Experts at a URC session in Karachi warned that poor planning and blocked drains worsen urban flooding during heavy monsoon rains. NED's Dr Noman Ahmed and planner Arif Hasan stressed restoring natural drainage, people-friendly solutions, and a comprehensive government strategy, Dawn reporte
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Monsoon death toll in Himachal Pradesh rises to 417 as rain havoc continue
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Since June 20, when the monsoon arrived in the hill state, disasters triggered by torrential rains have also left 477 people injured and 45 missing. The calamity has further led to the death of over 2,407 animals and nearly 27,000 poultry birds, according to the cumulative report compiled by
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Himachal suffered losses worth Rs 20,000 cr in three years due to floods,
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters in Shimla, Sukhu said the latest spell of heavy rains has caused extensive damage across the state.
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Monsoon Toll in Himachal Rises to 409; loss to public property crosses Rs
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under a devastating monsoon season, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that 409 people have lost their lives since June 20, 2025, due to rain-related calamities and road accidents.
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650 roads blocked, 160 water schemes disrupted in Himachal due to monsoon
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of heavy monsoon rains, with 650 roads, including three national highways, blocked, 1,205 distribution transformers (DTRs) disrupted, and 160 drinking water supply schemes crippled across the state in the last 24 hours, according to the State
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House collapsed in Mandi due to landslide, 3 people feared to be trappe
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A residential house collapsed due to a landslide in the village of Boi, Patwar Circle Sojha, Tehsil Nihri in Mandi district on Tuesday, as per the information received by the Mandi Police. Three people are feared to be trapped under the debris.
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Himachal Monsoon: House and vehicles damaged after landslide hits Shimla h
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to local officials, two residential buildings were declared unsafe due to cracks, and one house sustained partial structural damage. Around six to seven vehicles were severely damaged in the incident. While no injuries were reported, the local administration is currently assessing
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Himachal Pradesh: Over Rs 603 crore loss reported in Kangra due to heavy r
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district has led to extensive damage, resulting in estimated losses of over Rs. 603 crore and claiming 55 lives between June 20 and September 15, 2025, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said on Tuesday.
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Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Dharampur, bus stand submerge
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Dharampur town was the worst affected as the Son Khad river suddenly swelled and took a furious form. Around midnight, floodwaters gushed into the bus stand, submerging several state-run buses and sweeping away others along with dozens of private vehicles including cars, bikes, and scoot
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