Himachal Pradesh: Flash flood in Kinnaur sweeps away bridge, one injured
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Economic Times
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- Economic Times
All schools in Jammu to remain closed on Aug 18 due to bad weather conditions
Synopsis Schools in Jammu Division will remain closed due to bad weather. Recent cloudburst and flash floods in Kishtwar caused many deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing with multiple agencies involved. Many people have been rescued. Kathua also experienced flash floods and landslides, resulting in casualties. Injured individuals were airlifted to a hospital. Relief efforts are underway in affected villages. PTI In view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all the Government as well as Private Schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed for tomorrow, August 18, said the Director, School Education, Jammu. Previously, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday confirmed that 61 people have lost their lives in the cloudburst and flash flood incident that occurred in the Kishtwar district, while 116 individuals have been rescued so far. Addressing the media, Chief Secretary Dulloo said, "...61 people have lost their lives in the incident. Security forces and various agencies have launched a collective search and rescue operation. CISF, J&K Police, CRPF, BRO, Indian Army, and NHPC were present at the spot immediately after the incident. Almost 450 people are working there day and night in a rescue operation. 116 people have been rescued so far."Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) MK Yadav stated that the rescue operations are ongoing and efforts are being made to locate and save those still missing."Rescue operations are ongoing here, and JCB machines are also working NDRF, local police, and CISF have all been divided into teams, zoning up the area. All agencies are working are hopeful of saving more people who are missing, who are trapped inside boulders, muddy areas, we are trying our best to get them out. The situation here is better than before..." Yadav said while speaking to ANI. The cloudburst, which occurred during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14, led to devastating flash floods, leaving around 55 people dead in Kishtwar. Security forces have since intensified relief and rescue efforts in the affected speaking on the situation in Kathua, which also experienced flash floods and a landslide, Chief Secretary Dulloo stated that seven people had lost their lives and six others sustained injuries."...Seven people have lost their lives in the incident. Six people are injured. Those who were injured were evacuated by helicopter and admitted to the military hospital, Pathankot," he the Indian Army, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and civil administration, carried out rescue operations in flash flood-hit villages of Kathua district on Sunday, officials Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma confirmed that five people have lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries and are being airlifted to the military hospital in Pathankot."...There has been a lot of damage to roads and human lives in Kathua. In this village, five people have lost their lives and seven people are injured. The injured have been airlifted to the military hospital in Pathankot... A lot of houses have also been damaged... We are providing food and relief to those who are being evacuated..." Sharma told reporters.
News18
4 hours ago
- News18
Himachal CM Sukhu Reviews Flood, Landslide Situation In Mandi, Kullu
Last Updated: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviewed the impact of continuous rainfall in Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur. Flash floods disrupted traffic on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviewed the impact of continuous rainfall in Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts on Sunday. The CM spoke to the Deputy Commissioners of the affected districts, seeking detailed reports on the extent of damage, and directed them to send comprehensive reports to the state government. He also instructed the district administrations to extend all possible assistance to the affected families and to ensure swift and effective relief measures, news agency ANI reported. CM Sukhu instructed officials to speed up the restoration of blocked roads and step up relief operations. He also urged people to stay away from rivers and streams and to adhere to advisories issued by district administrations strictly. #WATCH | Takoli, Himachal Pradesh: Multiple flash flood incidents reported today in Mandi district at Panarsa, Takoli and Nagwain areas along the Mandi–Kullu stretch of the Chandigarh–Manali National Highway.(Visuals from Mandi-Kullu Highway; Source: SP Mandi) — ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025 Stressing citizen safety, the Chief Minister said it remains the State Government's top priority and assured that the Government stands firmly with the people during this difficult period. 'There have been a lot of landslides due to heavy rain. A lot of damage has been done to both public and private properties. We will plan the movement of the transports; this will be our target for today," Devgan said. Flash floods struck Panarsa, Takoli, and Nagwain along the Mandi-Kullu section of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway, cutting connectivity at several points and severely disrupting traffic. No casualties have been reported so far, ASP Mandi Sachin Hiremath said. Police personnel are maintaining a strict vigil at affected sites, while restoration work is underway to reopen the route. Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon rains. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorded 261 deaths between June 20 and August 16, 2025, ANI reported. Of these, 136 were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, floods, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, and house collapses, while 125 lives were lost in road accidents. Mandi district has been particularly affected, reporting 26 rain-related deaths and extensive damage to infrastructure. Other severely hit districts include Kangra (28 deaths), Chamba (10), and Kullu (11). The HPSDMA report highlights damage worth Rs 2,14,457 lakh to public and private property. Roads, water supply schemes, agriculture, horticulture, and electricity infrastructure have suffered heavily. The Public Works Department alone reported losses exceeding Rs 1.18 lakh crore, while combined agricultural and horticultural losses are estimated at over Rs 83,000 crore. Road connectivity remains one of the worst-hit sectors, with frequent blockages on NH-05 (Kinnaur) and NH-305 (Kullu), leaving several interior villages cut off and delaying rescue and relief operations. Location : Himachal Pradesh, India, India First Published: News india Himachal CM Sukhu Reviews Flood, Landslide Situation In Mandi, Kullu Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
7 hours ago
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Himachal CM Sukhu reviews situation of floods and landslide situation
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of incessant rainfall in Mandi, Kullu and Kinnaur CM personally spoke to the Deputy Commissioners of the affected districts, seeking detailed reports on the extent of damage, and directed them to send comprehensive reports to the state he also instructed the district administrations to extend all possible assistance to the affected families and to ensure swift and effective relief also directed on restoration of blocked roads be expedited and to intensify the relief operations. Appealing to the public to stay away from rivers and streams, the Chief Minister urged people to strictly follow the advisories issued by the district administrations from time to the safety of the citizens, the CM said that the safety of every citizen is the top priority of the State Government and assured that the Government stands firmly with the people in this difficult in the day, Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan assured that plans had been made regarding the movement of Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan said, 'There have been a lot of landslides due to heavy rain. A lot of damage has been done to both public and private properties. We will plan the movement of the transports; this will be our target for today."Flash floods were reported at Panarsa, Takoli, and Nagwain along the Mandi-Kullu stretch of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway, blocking connectivity at several points and causing major disruption to vehicular movement. No human casualties have been reported so far, according to Sachin Hiremath, Assistant Superintendent of Police, personnel are maintaining a strict vigil at affected sites, while restoration work is underway to reopen the Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon rains. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorded 261 deaths between June 20 and August 16, 2025. Of these, 136 were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, floods, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, and house collapses, while 125 lives were lost in road accidents. Mandi district has been particularly affected, reporting 26 rain-related deaths and extensive damage to infrastructure. Other severely hit districts include Kangra (28 deaths), Chamba (10), and Kullu (11).The HPSDMA report highlights damage worth Rs 2,14,457 lakh to public and private property. Roads, water supply schemes, agriculture, horticulture, and electricity infrastructure have suffered heavily. The Public Works Department alone reported losses exceeding Rs 1.18 lakh crore, while combined agricultural and horticultural losses are estimated at over Rs 83,000 crore. Road connectivity remains one of the worst-hit sectors, with frequent blockages on NH-05 (Kinnaur) and NH-305 (Kullu), leaving several interior villages cut off and delaying rescue and relief operations. (ANI)
