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New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and assured full central assistance after a massive cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar district. In a post on X, Shah said that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have already been rushed to the site. 'Spoke with the LG and Chief Minister of J&K on the cloudburst in Kishtwar dist ...Read More >
Kishtwar: At least 20 people lost their lives and 98 others were rescued after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in Chashoti village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday afternoon. The incident forced the suspension of the annual Machail Mata Yatra, a key pilgrimage route to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi. Rescue Efforts Underway Officials confirmed that 20 bodies have been recovered, with fears that the death toll could rise. Among the rescued, 28 are reported t ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): After a massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Jammu and Kashmir Kishtwar, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the issue of global warming very seriously as these incidents have become common in hilly areas. Speaking to the media, Abdullah termed the incident very unfortunate. I would like to tell the Prime Minister to take the issue of global warm ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India (AP) -- At least 32 people are dead in flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote, mountainous village in Indian-controlled Kashmir, a top disaster management official said Thursday. Mohammed Irshad said rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi brought at least 100 people to safety. He said initial estimations suggested at least 50 others were still missing. India's deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods wer ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive cloudburst struck a remote mountain village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 20 people and trapping many more, officials said. The dead toll could go up, they said, adding that 98 people have been rescued so far. Of these, the condition of 28 is said to be serious. Two CISF personnel have been killed in the calamity, they said. A large-scale rescue operation is underway by NDRF, SDRF, police, Army and local volunteers, the of ...Read More >
A massive cloudburst has led to a flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Chasoti this afternoon. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot. Visuals showed pilgrims being evacuated in the wake of the flood. Chasoti is the starting point for Machail Mata Yatra to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi in Kishtwar. "A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started," said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj ...Read More >
Kishtwar: A tragedy unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar after a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday evening. At least 12 people lost their lives in a flash flood triggered by the cloudburst. Several people also reportedly injured. Notably, Chositi is a remote village en route the Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar. Authorities immediately swung into action and launched a rescue operation. Senior officials, including Kishtwar's Deputy commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and Senio ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three cloudbursts and flash floods, two landslides and one drowning incident were reported in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, resulting in damage to eight bridges and 12 vehicles and blocking of multiple roads, including a national highway, the State Emergency Operation Centre said here. The natural calamities were reported in Shimla, Sirmaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts. Fortunately, no human casualty was reported, though one person is missing, who ...Read More >
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Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has recorded 224 deaths so far this monsoon season, including 116 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning, and 108 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative report for June 20 to August 10 said the state has suffered an estimated Rs 1,98,923.75 lakh in losses to public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, and infrastructure. "Continuous rains have cause ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday set up a control room-cum-help desk to assist people and pilgrims following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in a village in Kishtwar. At least 12 people have been killed and the toll could go higher, officials said. The control room has been set up in Paddar, about 15 km from Chositi village where the disaster struck. Five officials have been put on duty for the control room. The numbers provided are: 9858223125, 600670 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Following a massive cloudburst in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday feared that the disaster could possibly lead to substantial casualties A massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, along the route of the Machail Mata Yatra. Jitendra Singh told reporters that he got a call from the Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma a ...Read More >
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Jammu: At least 10 persons are feared dead in a massive cloudburst that struck a remote village en route to the Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, officials said. The cloudburst hit Chasoti, the last motorable village en route to the Machail Mata shrine. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials sa ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 RE for ...Read More >
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): A massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, along the route of the Machail Mata Yatra. As per the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, the rescue operations are underway. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said a massive cloudburst struck the Chashoti area in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the administration to launch rescue operations and make arrangements for ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive cloudburst struck Chishoti area in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, along the route to the Machail Matta Yatra. According to the initial reports, the cloudburst triggered a flash flood that washed away a langar (community kitchen) shed. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, there is a fear of casualties, though official confirmation is awaited. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Information Department of Uttarkashi informed that the District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Thursday inspected the recently formed temporary lake in the Harshil area. This lake was formed due to heavy debris falling into Harshil Gad due to the recent disaster in the Dharali-Harsil area. Further, the District Magistrate said that at present, the water is flowing smoothly from the mouth of the lake, due to which there is no immediate threat o ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Information Department of Uttarkashi informed that the District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Thursday inspected the recently formed temporary lake in the Harshil area. This lake was formed due to heavy debris falling into Harshil Gad due to the recent disaster in the Dharali-Harsil area. Further, the District Magistrate said that at present, the water is flowing smoothly from the mouth of the lake, due to which there is no immediate threat o ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (PTI) Cloudbursts and flash floods in several districts of Himachal Pradesh caused massive destruction, with 396 roads closed for traffic, houses damaged, vehicles washed away and some panchayats in Shimla cut off. No loss of life has been reported, officials said on Thursday. Since Wednesday night, Kandaghat has received 100 mm of rainfall, Jatton Barrage 87 mm, Una 85.4 mm, Solan 81.4 mm, Olinda 76 mm, Shillaroo 73 mm, Shimla 69 mm, Kufri 66 mm, Jubbarhatti 65.2 mm, Kasauli 62 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published. Under this moratorium, no new law colleges will be set up or granted approval anywhere in India. Existing institutions will also not be allowed to start new sections, courses, or batches without prior written permission from the BCI. Pending applications that have already reached the fina ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh Jubbal sub-division were shut on Thursday due to continuous rainfall, landslides, and road blockages since last night, as per the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). As per the statement from DDMA Shimla, All educational institutions in the sub-division Jubbal are closed today, in view of the continuous rainfall/landslides and road blocks since last night. Continuous heavy rainfall over ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused fresh damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with no signs of immediate relief. While no major casualties were reported overnight, infrastructure losses remain significant, particularly to the road network, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Thursday. "The damage is occurring at multiple locations due to ongoing rain. Even last night, significant losses occurred, though ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused fresh damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with no signs of immediate relief. While no major casualties were reported overnight, infrastructure losses remain significant, particularly to the road network, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Thursday."The damage is occurring at multiple locations due to ongoing rain. Even last night, significant losses occurred, though t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): A sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. The flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The strong flow of water swept away a bridge across the Sutlej River and left one person injured, as per the Indian Army. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Likely To Visit West Bengal on August 22 for I ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): A government-appointed team of experts on Wednesday visited Dharali in Uttarkashi to inspect areas affected by a recent disaster. This team of experts included Shantanu Sarkar, Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC), Dr DP Kanungo, Chief Scientist of Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (CBRI), Ravi Negi, Director of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr Amit Kumar, scientist of Wadia Institute of Himala ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 r ...Read More >
A flash flood, caused by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley, struck a road construction site in Kinnaur, injuring one and stranding several. The Indian Army responded swiftly, utilizing Logistics Drone High Altitude system to deliver essential supplies like food and coconut water. Personnel guided civilians to safety, and the injured person was evacuated to Reckong Peo hospital. A sudden flash flood swept through Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc at an ong ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Heavy rain has battered Himachal Pradesh, with several roads closed and bridges destroyed in the Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, following fresh incidents of cloudburst flash floods in the state since Wednesday. Over 300 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed, while a police post in Ganvi Ravine was swept away due to the floods. In the Shimla district, heavy rainfall led to the collapse of a bus stand and damaged several adjoining shops ...Read More >
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