As forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department, several parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed a spell of rain, hailstorm, and strong winds over the past 24 hours. While the weather turned turbulent briefly, so far no damage or loss has been reported from any region.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh hailed Indian Army for their timely assistance by setting up medical camps and distributing essential medicines after three people died following flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
According to IMD's latest nowcast bulletin, light to moderate rain accompanied by isolated spells of intense rainfall is likely over Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra districts. These spells may be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasional h
Several buildings and vehicles were damaged in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban after a landslide hit parts of the district following heavy rains and hailstorms in the area. Locals urged the government for help and rehabilitation as they claimed that they had lost their shops and livelihood.
Two young girls tragically lost their lives when a wall collapsed in the Pedan area of Jaglot town of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan due to heavy rain and an earthquake that jolted the region recently.
After heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure, and urged the Centre to provide assistance and compensation.
Describing the incident of the landslide that killed three following the heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district as unfortunate, J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday stated that he would go to the place to assess the situation.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials of concerned districts to carry out relief work with full promptness in response to the storm, rain, hailstorm, and lightning incidents reported in various parts of the state.
Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, leading to the complete closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and damage to several houses.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the Bhalessa area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with fog engulfing the mountains and surrounding villages in the area.