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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
10 dead, 34 missing following flash floods in Mandi district in Himachal; Rs 371.42 crore property damaged
CHANDIGARH: With the recovery of five more bodies, the death toll in the three flash floods triggered by sixteen cloudbursts has now reached ten, with 34 people still missing in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, at least 370 people have been evacuated from affected areas in Mandi, Chamba, and Hamirpur districts of the state, as authorities continue search operations for the missing and work to restore blocked routes. The total damage to property in the hill state this monsoon season has so far been estimated at Rs 371.42 crore. Two bodies were recovered in Siyanj, Gohar, and one each in Thunag, Dhar Jarol, and Pandeev Sheel areas. The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed. The cloudbursts were reported at four locations in Gohar, three in Karsog, two in Dharampur, and one in Thunag, Mandi. As per the report from the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operations Centre, in the last thirty-two hours, the death toll has reached ten, all in Mandi district. Five individuals are injured, 34 people are missing, and 11 remain stranded. A total of 370 people have been evacuated, 316 from Mandi district, 51 from Hamirpur, and three from Chamba.
Arab Times
14 hours ago
- Climate
- Arab Times
10 killed, 34 missing as cloudbursts, flash floods hit India's Himachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI, July 2, (Xinhua): At least 10 people were killed and 34 others went missing after multiple cloudbursts and flash floods hit India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), the state witnessed 16 cloudbursts and three flash floods in 24 hours as a result of incessant rains that wreaked havoc and caused widespread devastation. The worst-affected area was Mandi district, about 133 km north of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. "During the last 24 hours, a total of 10 people were killed and 34 remained missing in Mandi," an official said. "Five people were also injured, and 12 remained stranded." Officials feared the death toll could increase as the survival chances of the missing people after 24 hours of disaster usually remained grim. "One hydroelectric power project and a bridge were also damaged," the officials said. "One national highway got blocked." The rains also triggered landslides and waterlogging in several areas, resulting in the closure of roads. Authorities have launched a major search and rescue operation in the affected areas. A total of 370 people have been rescued from the affected areas, officials said. According to the SEOC, during the monsoon season from June 20 to July 1, a total of 51 people were killed and 103 others injured across the state in weather-related accidents. The cumulative damage to infrastructure has been estimated at 33 million US dollars. The SEOC urged residents to stay cautious, especially in landslide and flood-prone zones. Officials said in the wake of rainfall, water levels in all major rivers and streams in the state have risen. The state's meteorological department has predicted that heavy to very heavy rain is likely to continue across the state till July 7. It has issued an orange warning of heavy rain in the period.
The Star
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
34 killed, another four missing as monsoon rains wreak havoc in India's Himachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI (Xinhua): At least 34 people were killed, four reported missing, and 74 were injured in the monsoon rains during the past nine days in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said Sunday. The cumulative damages to the infrastructure during this period have been estimated at 8.32 million U.S. dollars, according to a report released by the State Emergency Operations Centre. The disaster management authority also confirmed damage to houses, livestock shelters, government buildings, roads, water supply and power lines in the state. The local government of Himachal Pradesh has put emergency services on high alert. Officials said in the wake of rainfall, water levels in all major rivers and streams in the state have risen. Reports said nearly 40 roads are still blocked in the affected areas due to landslides. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in the state for the next two days. - Xinhua
Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon havoc claims 34 lives, causes Rs 7,119 lakh loss in Himachal: State Disaster Management Authority
The monsoon season has claimed 34 lives and caused widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, with cumulative damages estimated at Rs 7,119.27 lakh as of June 28, according to a report released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department. "Between June 20 and June 28, 2025, a total of 34 human lives have been lost due to various rain-related incidents. Additionally, 74 individuals were injured, and 136 cases of animal deaths have been reported across the state," the SEOC said in its latest cumulative damage statement. The disaster management authority also confirmed that 38 houses have been fully damaged, and another 136 partially damaged during this period. Losses to public infrastructure--roads, water supply, power lines, health and education buildings--have been recorded at Rs 3,856.56 lakh, while damage to private property, including homes and livestock shelters, amounts to Rs 3,076.03 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Kangra district recorded the highest number of deaths (12), with fatalities resulting from flash floods, landslides, and electrocution. Chamba, Bilaspur, Una, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, and others also reported human casualties. Una and Solan districts reported the highest property losses among private structures. Live Events Kullu district saw notable destruction to agricultural land and power infrastructure. Private property loss has been reported to be Rs 3,076.03 lakh, public property loss is reported at Rs 3,856.56 lakh and the total estimated loss is Rs 7,119.27 lakh. The cumulative statement shows multiple fatalities were caused by flash floods (7), drowning (4), electrocution (2), and other accidental causes (4). Notably, no deaths were reported due to cloudbursts, lightning, or fire this season so far. The SEOC stated that "the highest damage has been reported to infrastructure under the Public Works Department, Jal Shakti Vibhag, and Power sectors." As the monsoon intensifies across hilly terrains, the Himachal Pradesh government has placed emergency services on high alert. District administrations have been directed to expedite restoration efforts and provide immediate relief to affected families. The SEOC continues to monitor the evolving situation, urging residents to stay cautious, especially in landslide- and flood-prone zones.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Flash floods in Himachal: Death toll jumps to six in Kangra as hunt on across the state to find the missing
With the discovery of another body on Friday, the death toll from flash floods at Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh rose to six. All the six victims have been recovered from the Priyadarshi Hydroelectric Project at Manuni Khad in Khanyara Dharamshala, Kangra. Three workers of the hydro project are still missing. Meanwhile, in Kullu, a search operation is underway by the NDRF to find the three missing persons, who were swept away by flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in Sainj valley. In the last 24 hours, 53 roads were blocked, 135 electricity lines were snapped and 147 water supply lines were disrupted in the state. A senior officer engaged in the ongoing rescue operation in Kangra said: 'One of the rescued workers, Lovely, who had taken shelter in the forest, informed that there were 13 people in the camp, of which five ran towards the hills, while the remaining were swept by the gushing waters'. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) Himachal Pradesh informed that a total 33 people were dead and 66 were injured with a loss of properties, including private and public, worth Rs 29.16 crore was reported during the southwest and pre-monsoon rain between June 20 and June 27 in the state. The SEOC officials maintained that the dead and injured included victims of road accidents, drownings and other mishaps during the rain. Meanwhile, kin of the victims were given Rs 1.25 crore ex gratia relief so far. In 2024, a total 70 people died and the state experienced a financial loss of approximately Rs 1,363 crore during the monsoon 2024 between June 27 and October 2 in the state. A total of 54 incidents of cloudburst and flash flood incidents were reported where 65 people got killed out of which 33 are still missing. Besides this, a total of 47 incidents of landslides also occurred wherein five people lost their lives. During 2024, the monsoon was active during the period from June 27 to October 2 and the state received a total rainfall of 600.9 mm, which is about 18 per cent less than the normal. Approximately Rs 1,363-crore loss was included of state roads, national highways, bridges, government and private properties, loss of cattle, water supply pipelines, electricity lines etc
