The slides blocked the traffic and led to the temporary stranding of tourists and residents. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) swung into action, clearing the roads and restoring traffic flow by midnight.
"Today, we have prepared a detailed roadmap for the future of our partnership. Our collaboration will not be limited to traditional sectors only. In keeping with the changing times, areas such as Advanced manufacturing, green shipping, skilling, civil nuclear and urban water management wi
The SDMA's cumulative report up to September 3 paints a grim picture of widespread human and economic loss across all 12 districts. "The monsoon this year has caused unprecedented disruption to life and property, with thousands affected directly and indirectly," an SDMA spokesperson said.
Heavy rains have left Himachal Pradesh struggling with massive infrastructure breakdowns, with 1,286 roads, including six national highways, blocked, 2,809 distribution transformers disrupted, and 1,081 water supply schemes hit, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Thursday
He stressed that the "double engine" government is working with full dedication and committment so that development works can be made available to the common people through roads, bridges, investments and institutions.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that due to the escalating water levels of the Yamuna River, the approach road leading to the Yamuna Bank Metro Station was currently inaccessible. DMRC advised the passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and consider alterna
DC Rai said, "Our primary focus has been to prevent any loss of life. With this objective, a total of 38 relief camps have been activated in safer locations of Udhampur district, currently sheltering over 2,000 people. The district administration is ensuring all essential supplies, including
Meanwhile, heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the NCR on Wednesday afternoon, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas, and the Yamuna once again flowed above the danger mark.
Reportedly, the attendants of the patients have alleged that stray dogs are often found roaming freely inside the hospital premises. They have also alleged poor sanitation, lack of security and negligence by the hospital authorities, the NHRC said.
The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday said that 343 people have died in rain-related incidents since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, continuing through September 3, 2025.