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
Six people were injured in a devastating landslide in Dharmari, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, which also claimed the lives of Rajinder Singh, a 2011-batch JKAS officer, and his young son.
As torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported alarming disruptions across key public utilities along with a grim death toll.
As the monsoon continues to batter Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has confirmed a grim picture as it stated that 173 lives were lost, including 95 rain-related fatalities and 78 deaths in road accidents, between June 20 and August 1.
The report, compiled from the Satluj, Ravi, Beas, and Yamuna basins, notes that water inflows remain under control, and spillway discharges and machine flows are being regulated based on safety protocols. Key reservoirs such as Bhakra, Pong, Nathpa Jhakri, Kol Dam, and Chamera-I are maintain
In its latest daily landslide monitoring bulletin released on July 30, the SEOC stated, "Out of the 22 monitored sites across Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan districts, 18 locations reported low activity, while only four sites registered moderate landslide levels. All locations are currentl
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of the monsoon, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and significant loss of life. As per the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 200 roads remain blocked, 62 power transform
The ongoing monsoon fury has claimed 161 lives across Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rains triggering landslides, flash floods, and road accidents, according to the latest data from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), as of Friday evening, approximately 221 roads, 36 power distribution transformers, and 152 water supply schemes wer
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 235 roads remain blocked, along with 56 power distribution transformers and 139 water supply schemes, as of Friday