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Over 100 roads shut in Himachal amid heavy rains

August 19, 2024, 09:17 PM - 2 min read

The state emergency operation centre reports 48 roads shut in Shimla, 24 each in Mandi and Kullu, and others in various districts, with 91 power and 36 water supply schemes disrupted.

31 died in 51 flash floods, cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh

August 18, 2024, 04:11 PM - 2 min read

At least 3 died in 35 landslides during the same period, with Mandi reporting the highest number of landslides.

HP flash floods and landslides lead to the closure of over 200 roads.

Over 200 roads remain closed in HP, heavy rain alert issued

August 13, 2024, 02:58 PM - 2 min read

Of this, 89 roads were closed in Shimla, 42 in Sirmaur, 37 in Mandi, 26 in Kullu, six in Kangra, five in Chamba, and four each in Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti, cites the State Emergency Operation Centre.

Army personnel carry out rescue and relief operation, in the cloudburst-hit Rampur area of Shimla district, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Search goes on for missing after HP cloudburst

August 3, 2024, 05:00 PM - 2 min read

Despite the challenges, there are some glimmers of hope. Around 300 people stranded near Shrikhand Mahadev in Kullu are safe, 25 tourists in Malana are being well looked after by locals, according to Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena. These small mercies offer some comfort amidst the larger tragedy.

Himachal Pradesh reeling through heavy rainfall.

Himachal reports 56 rain-related deaths

July 27, 2024, 11:27 PM - 2 min read

According to the data from the state centre, 21 died after falling from heights, 18 due to accidental drowning, eight each due to snake bites and electrocution while one died in a flash flood.

People stand near debris after flash floods triggered by cloud burst, near Manali.

Flash floods hit Kullu, families left homeless, roads closed

July 25, 2024, 06:05 PM - 2 min read

"Three houses have been washed away while one is endangered," he said.

10 million tourists visit Himachal in 6 months this year

July 24, 2024, 05:58 PM - 2 min read

According to an official statement issued by the tourism department, the state saw the arrival of 1,00,87,440 tourists from January to June this year as compared to 1,00,06,743 tourists in the same period last year.

'Yellow alert' issued in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy rains.

Heavy rains continue in Himachal, 'yellow alert' extended

July 24, 2024, 03:10 PM - 2 min read

Amid gusty weather of strong winds and waterlogging in Himachal's low-lying areas, the public has also been cautioned about the damage to plantations and standing crops, vulnerable structures, and 'kutcha' houses.

Himachal monsoon: 40 dead, Rs 390 cr loss

July 20, 2024, 07:25 PM - 2 min read

A recent incident in Raitua village, Sirmaur district, involved a cloudburst that swept away a 48-year-old man, Aman Singh, who was trying to save his cowshed.

Himachal Met warns of heavy showers in 4 districts

July 18, 2024, 09:10 PM - 2 min read

The weather office has cautioned that the heavy rains may cause damage to plantations, horticulture, and standing crops, as well as vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, and huts.

Yellow alert for Himachal till July 21 amid heavy rains

July 15, 2024, 04:50 PM - 2 min read

Intermittent rains have already lashed parts of the state since Sunday evening, with Sundernagar recording the highest rainfall at 36.8 mm, followed by Mandi, Pandoh, and other areas.

Himachal's snow-covered declined by 12.72% this year

July 12, 2024, 06:36 PM - 2 min read

During the early winter months of 2023-24 (October to November), the Chenab, Beas, and Sutlej basins showed negative trends in snow cover, whereas the Ravi basin showed a marginal increase, reflecting a positive trend.