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.
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
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.
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.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a tehsil-level nowcast alert for several regions in Punjab, warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and rain over the next few hours.
Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday, bringing relief from humidity but also leading to waterlogging in various areas across the national capital.
Addressing reporters, Gupta also announced that the Assembly would adopt the e-Vidhan Sabha model for the first time, marking a shift to paperless proceedings.
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.
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
He apprised the Union Minister about the losses incurred by the state due to recent cloudbursts and heavy rains. He added that heavy losses occurred to buildings and infrastructure, roads, bridges, water supply schemes, and residential properties, besides losses to precious human lives durin
State Disaster Management and Relief Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena said that Rajasthan has recorded more than 130 per cent rainfall compared to the previous monsoon season, resulting in widespread damage across multiple districts. Dr. Meena stated that nearly a dozen districts have been seve
The monsoon's continued onslaught in Himachal Pradesh has severely crippled essential services across the state. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of 10:00 AM on August 2, a staggering 383 roads remain blocked, 747 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, an