Monsoon LIVE Update: Due to relentless rainfall affecting various regions of Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert and an 'orange' alert for the period from August 11 to August 14 in the majority of districts within the hilly state.
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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu speaks
"Over 50 people have lost their lives in the state in the last 24 hours. Over 20 people are still trapped, the death toll can also increase. A search and rescue operation is underway. We have taken the decision not to organise any cultural program on the occasion of Independence Day."
Himachal Pradesh: Visuals from the landslide in Shimla
Kalka-Shimla rail track suffers damage due to landslide triggered by incessant rainfall in the region
Himachal Pradesh: NDRF official, Nafees Khan says, "...Around 30–40 people are believed to be stuck here"
"Our 14 NDRF team has reached here...A lot of debris is present here...SDRF is also here..." he added
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas and increasing water level of Ganga river in Rishikesh.
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Several villages flooded in Bihar'sDarbhangaafter heavy rainfall inneighbouringregions of Nepal.
Rain fury in Uttarakhand leaves three dead, Chardham Yatra suspended
Torrential rains ravagedUttarakhandon Monday, destroying buildings and causing landslides which breached the national highways toBadrinath,KedarnathandGangotrishrines and left three people dead and five others missing. A privatedefencetraining academy on the outskirts ofDehradunalso collapsed amid the incessant rains. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with senior officials to review the rain situation in the state and it was decided to suspend the Chardham yatra for two days.
Bihar govt sounds alert after heavy discharge from Kosi barrage
Bihar government on Monday sounded an alert in view of more than four lakhcusecsof water from theKosibarrage following heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal. State Water Resources Minister Sanjay KumarJhasaid the discharge atBirpurinSupauldistrict on Sunday night was 4.62 lakhcusecs, the highest for a day in nearly three decades."The last time we saw a greater discharge was way back in 1989 when it was 4.72 lakhcusecs. As is always the case in theKosibelt, this has been due to torrential rain in the catchment areas of Nepal," he told reporters.
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon LIVE : Landslide update
Kalka-Shimla railway track at km 92/6-92/7 between Jutogh & Summer Hill railway stations is washed away due to heavy rains. The movement of trains between Kandaghat-Shimla is cancelled: State government
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon LIVE Update: Solan tragedy
A catastrophic cloudburst incident killed seven members of a family in the Solan area. According to a police officer, the torrential deluge on Sunday night washed away two houses in Solan, with six people rescued and seven more killed in Jadon hamlet.
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon LIVE Update: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu confirmed the retrieval of nine bodies from the wreckage
Unidentified body recovered in Shiv temple in Summer Hill region, as well as another disaster scene in Shimla's Fagli area, where homes were submerged by muck and sludge. An additional 15 people are believed to be trapped at these places.
29 dead in Himachal Pradesh rains, including 9 in Shimla landslides
Himachal Pradesh witnessed a grim toll of 29 lives lost due to torrential rains. Among them, nine individuals were tragically buried under debris during landslides in Shimla, further exacerbating the devastation caused by the relentless downpours. These intense rains triggered landslides that disrupted vital roadways and demolished homes across the state, as reported on Monday.
Uttarakhand Rain LIVE Update: JP Nadda Discusses Cloudburst Impact with HP CM and BJP President
BJP President JP Nadda discusses cloudburst and landslide impact with Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and State BJP President Rajeev Bindal.
Uttarakhand Rain LIVE Update: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews situation, emphasizes safety measures
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened a high-level meeting in Dehradun to address the aftermath of heavy rainfall across districts. Dhami directed officials to prioritize citizen safety and provide necessary facilities.
DGP Ashok Kumar advised against travel to hilly regions due to red alert for heavy rainfall. He highlighted road closures and the vigilant stance of police and SDRF teams in response to the weather alert.
Resort collapse in Pauri district: 5 buried, 1 rescued, 4 still missing
A resort in Mohanchatti, Pauri district, collapsed due to heavy rains, resulting in the burial of 5 individuals. A 10-year-old girl has been successfully rescued from the debris, while efforts continue to locate the remaining four individuals, all residents of Kurukshetra, Haryana. Police and SDRF are conducting an ongoing search operation at the site.
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon LIVE Update: HP governor postpones Independence Day events amidst Shimla landslide concerns
HP Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla postpones Independence Day 'Flag Hoisting' and 'At-Home' event at Raj Bhawan; visits Shimla landslide site with possible trapped individuals count estimated at 20-25.
Alarming rise in Ganga water levels in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh due to continuous rainfall
The disaster control room in the area reported that the water levels of the Alaknanda, Mandakini, and Ganga rivers were exceeding their danger levels at Rudraprayag, Shrinagar, and Devprayag. The Ganga river's water level in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, is experiencing a concerning increase due to continuous rainfall in the region.
Himachal Pradesh CM: SDRF, NDRF, and army engaged in rescue operations
Amid the Summer Hill area landslide in Shimla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu confirms the presence of SDRF, NDRF, and Army personnel at the site, emphasizing their efforts to save lives. He also announces the cancellation of a pre-scheduled event in Mandi, with the assurance that the August 15 Independence Day program will proceed, though the foremost focus remains on rescue endeavors.
Uttarakhand Rains LIVE Update: SDRF Rescues 6, including pregnant woman, from submerged house in Uttarakhand
Amid Uttarakhand's heavy rains, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully extracted six individuals, among them a pregnant woman, from a house inundated by the overflowing Song river in Raiwala, Dehradun district. The expectant mother has been transferred to a nearby hospital.
Shimla Monsoon LIVE Update: Landslide hits Shimla's Summer Hill area
Rescue operation underway for stranded individuals. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and State Minister Vikramaditya Singh are present on the spot.
Landslides in Shimla: 15-20 Feared buried, rescue operations underway
Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi reports two landslide incidents with potential casualties, rescue efforts are in progress, as per PTI.
Heavy Rains in Himachal Pradesh: Cloud Burst Hits Jadon Village in Solan
A cloud burst has been reported in Jadon village within the Kandaghat sub-division of Solan. According to news agency ANI, two houses and a cowshed have been swept away by the deluge.
Uttarakhand Rains LIVE Update: Waterlogging in several parts of Rishikesh amid heavy rains
Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in several parts of Rishikesh on Sunday.
IMD Shimla's 3:00 PM Forecast for Next 24 Hours
Today, the IMD Shimla released a forecast indicating that within the next 24 hours, moderate rainfall is likely in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti. Additionally, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall occurring in isolated spots.
IMD Warns of Red Alert and Heavy Rainfall in 6 Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, forecasting substantial rainfall coupled with lightning across six districts of the state in the upcoming twenty-four hours.
According to a statement from the Weather Department, "Isolated areas in Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar are likely to experience very heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, along with highly intense spells within the next 24 hours."
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon LIVE Update: Schools remain closed
In response to continuous rainfall, the Department of Education has announced the closure of all schools and colleges in the state on 14th August.
Uttarakhand Rain Havoc LIVE Update: 52 fatalities, 37 Injured amid ongoing delug
The monsoon downpours in Uttarakhand have led to 52 reported deaths and approximately 37 injuries so far, causing landslides and flash floods in various regions of the State, as per official assessments.
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon LIVE Update: IMD predicts rainfall in Himachal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted moderate rainfall across thirteen districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, with the possibility of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of the state within the next twenty-four hours.
Chennai Weather LIVE Update: Chennai grapples with severe waterlogging
Amidst the continuous downpour that struck Chennai on Sunday, numerous areas of the city experienced significant waterlogging.
