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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Himachal flash floods: Death toll rises to 5, 6 still missing as NDRF continues search; worker found alive near Dharamshala
DHARAMSHALA/KULLU: A day after flash floods wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recovered three bodies near Dharamshala in Kangra district, taking the death toll to five. NDRF also found a missing person alive near Dharamshala during the day. There was more clarity over the number of missing persons in Dharamshala as the situation settled down in the hill state. Instead of the previous 15-20 people, an official said eight persons had gone missing from the hydel project near Dharamshala. Of them, while five have been found dead. In all, six persons are still missing — three each in Kullu and Kangra. In Sainj valley of Kullu, where three persons went missing in a flash flood on Wednesday, search operations are still on and no one has been found, confirmed an official. The deceased have been identified as Chain Singh, a resident of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir; Aditya Thakur, a resident of Chamba; Pardeep Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh; and Chandan, also a resident of Uttar Pradesh. The fifth victim, whose body was recovered on Thursday evening, is yet to be identified. Lovely, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, who ran into the nearby forest to save himself, was found alive. Three labourers are still missing. There were around 270 people, mostly labourers, in a temporary settlement set up by the management of Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric Project when the flash flood struck on Wednesday. According to Kangra deputy commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, the administration evacuated majority of them on Wednesday evening. "A total of eight people were washed away in the flash flood, and one other ran into the nearby forests when the water hit the project site. Two bodies were recovered yesterday, and the NDRF has resumed the search operation for the missing people today. All the remaining labourers at the project site were evacuated immediately and taken to safer locations where all arrangements for their stay were made," said Bairwa. A search operation by the NDRF was launched in Siund area of Sainj on Thursday for the three missing persons washed away in a flash flood in the Jeeva nullah on Wednesday. The missing persons include a 14-year-old girl, a 56-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old man. Four cloudbursts and multiple flash floods struck various parts of Kullu on Wednesday, resulting in losses and roadblocks all over the district. The Meteorological Centre, Shimla, has issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy rains at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on June 27 and 28. Up to 60L loss in Kullu Kullu deputy commissioner Torul S Ravish said initial estimates put the total loss at Rs 50 lakh to Rs 60 lakh in the district. "Losses are likely to go up as detailed estimates are awaited. We have provided immediate relief to affected people," said Ravish. She said 40-50 roads in the district were blocked on Wednesday, but most of them had now been restored, and no tourists were stranded anywhere in Kullu district. "Around 40 tourists got stranded in Bakarthach area near Manali on Wednesday. However, they had sufficient ration and were in a safe location. Due to connectivity issues, they remained stranded overnight but have all been rescued. Around 31 people, who were trekking from Hamta Pass to Chhatru, were also found safe yesterday," said the DC. Stay alert and be available 24x7 In the wake of the inclement weather, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Thursday directed deputy commissioners to remain alert and available 24x7 for the public to efficiently deal with the unfolding situation. Sukhu was reviewing the situation with the respective district administrations virtually from Shimla. He asked the DCs to conduct relief and rehabilitation operations for affected individuals on a war footing. He instructed them to identify the individuals or families, particularly migrant labourers, living close to the banks of the rivers, khads (rivulets), and nullahs and to relocate them to safer places.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Himachal flash floods toll now 5, worker found alive near Dharamshala
A day after flash floods wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recovered three bodies near Dharamshala in Kangra district, taking the death toll to five. NDRF also found a missing person alive near Dharamshala during the day. There was more clarity over the number of missing persons in Dharamshala as the situation settled down in the hill state. Instead of the previous 15-20 people, an official said eight persons had gone missing from the hydel project near Dharamshala. Of them, while five have been found dead. In all, six persons are still missing — three each in Kullu and Kangra. In Sainj valley of Kullu, where three persons went missing in a flash flood on Wednesday, search operations are still on and no one has been found, confirmed an official. The deceased have been identified as Chain Singh, a resident of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir; Aditya Thakur, a resident of Chamba; Pardeep Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh; and Chandan, also a resident of Uttar Pradesh. The fifth victim, whose body was recovered on Thursday evening, is yet to be identified. Lovely, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, who ran into the nearby forest to save himself, was found alive. Three labourers are still missing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zdanowek: ten wysokiej klasy aparat słuchowy zdominuje rynek w 2025 roku DRUGIE UCHO Undo There were around 270 people, mostly labourers, in a temporary settlement set up by the management of Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric Project when the flash flood struck on Wednesday. According to Kangra deputy commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, the administration evacuated majority of them on Wednesday evening. "A total of eight people were washed away in the flash flood, and one other ran into the nearby forests when the water hit the project site. Two bodies were recovered yesterday, and the NDRF has resumed the search operation for the missing people today. All the remaining labourers at the project site were evacuated immediately and taken to safer locations where all arrangements for their stay were made," said Bairwa. A search operation by the NDRF was launched in Siund area of Sainj on Thursday for the three missing persons washed away in a flash flood in the Jeeva nullah on Wednesday. The missing persons include a 14-year-old girl, a 56-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old man. Four cloudbursts and multiple flash floods struck various parts of Kullu on Wednesday, resulting in losses and roadblocks all over the district. The Meteorological Centre, Shimla, has issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy rains at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on June 27 and 28. BOXES Up to 60L loss in Kullu Kullu deputy commissioner Torul S Ravish said initial estimates put the total loss at Rs 50 lakh to Rs 60 lakh in the district. "Losses are likely to go up as detailed estimates are awaited. We have provided immediate relief to affected people," said Ravish. She said 40-50 roads in the district were blocked on Wednesday, but most of them had now been restored, and no tourists were stranded anywhere in Kullu district. "Around 40 tourists got stranded in Bakarthach area near Manali on Wednesday. However, they had sufficient ration and were in a safe location. Due to connectivity issues, they remained stranded overnight but have all been rescued. Around 31 people, who were trekking from Hamta Pass to Chhatru, were also found safe yesterday," said the DC. MSID:: 122093887 413 |
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
5 dead in Himachal flash floods
Three bodies were recovered in Kangra on Thursday, taking the toll from flash floods triggered by cloudbursts to five, said officials. Search operations are on to find the missing persons — three each from Kullu and Kangra. Meanwhile, an unknown person died after drowning in a rivulet in Kullu on Thursday. The flash floods occurred in Kangra and Kullu districts on Wednesday. 'Out of five, four were identified. As per the information provided to us by the contractor at the Hydroelectric power project, three people are still missing. Separately, a man, who had climbed up and entered a forest area to save himself yesterday from the increased water at the hydro power project site, was traced today,' said Deputy Commissioner (Kangra) Hemraj Bairwa. The three deceased have been identified as Chain Singh, a resident of Jammu & Kashmir, Aditya Thakur from Chamba, and Pardeep Verma and Chandan from Uttar Pradesh, Kangra SP Shalini Agnihotri said. Deputy Commissioner (Kullu)Torul S Raveesh, said a search was on for three persons who had gone missing on Wednesday in Sainj valley. 'We have called the teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to assist,' he said. 'A man died today (Thursday) due to drowning in a rivulet which was overflowing due to incessant rain. The victim appeared to be a tourist who might have gone close to the river. Many saw him drowning. His identity is yet to be established,' Raveesh said. Meanwhile, scores of tourists were stranded in Manikaran Valley, Banjar, Kullu and Manali due to the incessant rain and damage to roads. Officials said efforts are on to rescue them. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said more than 15 houses collapsed and were washed away in the cloudbursts. 'Around nine flash floods along with three cloudbursts were reported in Kullu and Kangra in the last 24 hours. Five bodies were recovered in Kangra. Five people are still missing. I believe that roads especially connecting the villages were damaged to a large extent. We have issued necessary guidelines and warnings throughout the state,' Sukhu added. Police in Lahaul and Spiti received information that a group of 31 trekkers, who had set out from Hamta and were scheduled to reach Chhatru, had not arrived at their destination within the expected time on Wednesday, were later located. 'Considering the seriousness of the situation, a rescue team was immediately dispatched from Koksar. All 31 were safely located,' he said.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh: three more bodies found in Kangra, death toll rises to five
Three more bodies were recovered in Kangra, taking the total death toll of flash floods triggered by cloudbursts to five, officials confirmed on Thursday. Search operations have been intensified to find the missing persons — three each from Kullu and Kangra. Meanwhile, an unknown person died after drowning in a seasonal rivulet in Kullu on Thursday. The flash floods occurred in Kangra and Kullu districts on Wednesday. 'Three more bodies were found today. A total of five people lost their lives. Out of five, four were identified. As per the information provided to us by the contractor at the Hydroelectric power project, three people are still missing. Separately, a man, who had climbed up and entered a forest area to save himself yesterday from the increased water at the hydro power project site, was traced today (Thursday). The rescue work is going on,' Deputy Commissioner (Kangra) Hemraj Bairwa said. The three deceased have been identified as Chain Singh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, Aditya Thakur from Chamba, and Pardeep Verma and Chandan from Uttar Pradesh, Kangra SP Shalini Agnihotri said. Deputy Commissioner (Kullu)Torul S Raveesh, said three persons who had gone missing on Wednesday in the area of Sainj valley, are still missing. 'We have called the teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to assist in the ongoing search and rescue operation,' he added. 'A man died today (Thursday) due to drowning in a rivulet which was overflown due to the incessant rain in the area. The victim appeared to be a tourist who might have gone close to the river. Many people saw him drowning. His identity is yet to be established,' Raveesh further said. Meanwhile, scores of tourists were stranded in the area of Manikaran Valley, Banjar, Kullu and Manali due to the incessant rain and damaged of the roads. Officials said that efforts are on to bring the tourists to safe places. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said more than 15 houses collapsed and washed away in the recent cloudbursts. 'Around nine flash floods along with three cloudbursts were reported in Kullu and Kangra in the last 24 hours. Five bodies were recovered in Kangra. Five people are still missing. I believe that roads especially connecting the villages were damaged to a large extent. We have issued necessary guidelines and warnings throughout the state,' Sukhu added. The district police of Lahaul and Spiti received information that a group of 31 trekkers, who had set out from Hamta and were scheduled to reach Chhatru, had not arrived at their destination within the expected time on Wednesday, were later located. 'Considering the seriousness of the situation, a rescue team was immediately dispatched from Koksar. Thanks to the swift response and dedication of the district police, all 31 trekkers were safely located and their families were informed of their well-being,' he added.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Pinjore man booked for duping two brothers of ₹15 lakh on pretext of govt jobs
Police have booked a Pinjore resident for allegedly duping two brothers of ₹15 lakh on the pretext of providing them government jobs. The accused has been identified as Chain Singh. The victims, Mandeep Chaudhary and Sandeep Chaudhary, are residents of Pinjore's Ratpur village. In his complaint to the police, Mandeep said he worked at a private firm. He said that he and his elder brother, Sandeep, came in contact with Chain Singh, their classmate's father. Singh said he worked in the Haryana treasury department in Chandigarh and claimed to have strong connections with ministers. He promised to get him a patwari position and his brother a lift operator's job, Mandeep told in his complaint. Initially, the accused allegedly took ₹4 lakh from the brothers, along with certificates. The he asked for more and the victims ended up paying him ₹15 lakh in total. However, the accused neither provided the promised jobs nor returned the money. Mandeep initially lodged a complaint with the commissioner of police on April 17. He also submitted voice recordings of Chain Singh to the police, alleging that he threatened to implicate them in false cases if they demanded their money back. Pinjore police have registered a case under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code.
