US EditionCloudbursts, Flash Floods Kill 43 in Himachal Pradesh, 37 Still Missing
- From June 20 to July 3, heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh caused 69 deaths and damaged roads, transformers, and water schemes, as authorities assess the disaster.
- Climate change blamed for early, intense monsoon rains triggering cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh.
- Official data shows over 250 roads closed, 500 transformers destroyed, nearly 700 water schemes disrupted, and damages estimated at $46 million.
- Rescue teams have evacuated over 400 people and distributed aid amid ongoing relief efforts in Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rains continue to threaten infrastructure and lives.
- IMD warns of continued heavy rainfall until July 7, challenging resilience amid early, intense monsoon impacts in Himachal Pradesh.
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Monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 72 dead, 40 missing, over 500 roads blocked amid torrential rainfall
Himachal Pradesh is reeling under the fury of the monsoon, with relentless rains triggering deadly cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides across the state. According to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, at least 72 people have lost their lives, 40 are missing, and over 100 have been injured since the onset of the monsoon on June 20. 14 cloudbursts and Rs 700 crore in damages Chief Minister Sukhu reported 14 separate cloudbursts have stru…
Locals Rush Aid in Flood-hit Mandi as Toll Climbs to 69 Following Monsoon Havoc in Himachal
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a series of relief measures, including Rs 5,000 per month as rental assistance for families displaced by the natural calamity. India News | Locals Rush Aid in Flood-hit Mandi as Toll Climbs to 69 Following Monsoon Havoc in Himachal.
At least 37 people died and dozens remain missing as a result of heavy rains in the last few days in northern India, mainly in the state of Himachal Pradesh, as reported by the local authorities this Friday. READ ALSO 34 deaths in explosion at India's pharmaceutical factory The precipitation, associated with monsoon (seasonal change in winds), caused havoc in several regions, with landslides, floods and significant damage to infrastructure.
Monsoon has wreaked havoc in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. A political row has erupted over the visit to Mandi. BJP MP from Mandi Kangana Ranaut wrote that I tried to reach Seraj and other flood-affected areas of Mandi, but opposition leader Jairam Thakur advised me that it would be better to wait until connectivity and access to the affected areas is restored. However, Jairam Thakur has responded to this.
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