Heavy rains have caused the Mandakini river to flood, washing away roads and electric poles in Sonprayag and Gaurikund, which are on the way to the Kedarnath Yatra Route. Since Wednesday evening, at least six people have died in rain-related incidents across Uttarakhand. Many pilgrims and tourists are now stranded on the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road due to the severe weather. Cloudbursts, landslides and other natural disasters have affected Kedarnath Yatra Route. The situation is dire as the flooding has disrupted travel and caused significant damage in the region. Efforts are underway to help those affected and restore normalcy. Watch video for more.
04 August,2024 03:21 PM IST
Search and rescue efforts are in full swing in Samej village, Shimla, after a severe cloudburst hit Himachal Pradesh. Since the night of July 31 to August 1, 36 people have been missing due to the Himachal cloudburst and subsequent flash floods that caused extensive damage. The army built a temporary footbridge to help rescue teams cross the river and reach affected areas. Teams from NDRF, SDRF, police, and Home Guard are all working together to find the missing people and provide aid. The situation is critical, and rescue operations are ongoing to support the affected community and locate those who are missing.
04 August,2024 12:09 PM IST
A cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur, Shimla, caused major disruption on 1st of August. Due to Himachal cloudburst, more than 50 people are missing, and two bodies have been recovered so far. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has arrived at the scene to help with search and rescue efforts. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has called a meeting with officials to coordinate the rescue operations and address the situation. The heavy rainfall has caused significant damage and has made rescue efforts challenging. Authorities are working hard to locate and assist those affected by this severe weather event. Watch video for more.
01 August,2024 03:22 PM IST
The rescue operations in rain-battered Shimla entered day six on August 19. Joint rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army and local people. So far, 16 bodies, among 20 people have been recovered from the Summer Hill area of Shimla. Over 70 people have lost their lives in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh due to the deadly monsoon. Moreover, the state has suffered a loss of more than 7,500 crores, as per the govt reports.
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