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7 hours ago
- News18
Luxury House Collapses In Seconds As Pong Dam Water Floods Beas River In Himachal
Last Updated: A 17-second video shows part of the building collapsing, while reports say the entire multi-storey house is now submerged in the Beas river, with just one wall visible Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have swollen the Beas river, forcing authorities to release water from Pong Dam in Kangra, flooding several areas in Indora. A video circulating online shows a luxurious multi-storey house in Mand Bhogarwan village of Indora block in Kangra, being overtaken by the rising waters. The 17-second clip captures part of the building collapsing, while reports indicate that the entire structure is now underwater, with only one wall still visible. The incident has caused significant financial losses. Authorities have warned that water will be released from Pong Dam again on Saturday, urging residents to remain cautious. According to an ANI report, continuous monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have claimed 257 lives since June 20, with Mandi, Kangra, and Kullu among the worst-hit districts. Mandi reported 26 fatalities, Kangra 28, and Kullu 11. Of the total deaths, 133 occurred due to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and electrocution, while 124 resulted from road accidents. The state has also recorded 331 injuries and 37 missing persons amid the ongoing monsoon. Landslides and flash floods alone accounted for 16 deaths, and 27 people drowned in swollen rivers and nullahs. Other casualties were linked to lightning strikes, fires, snake bites, electrocution, and accidental falls. The report further stated that over 1,028 houses were completely destroyed, while 2,157 suffered partial damage. Additionally, 285 cow sheds and 699 shops and factories were destroyed. Public property losses exceed Rs 2,14,403 crore, affecting roads, power lines, water supply schemes, and government institutions. Livestock losses have also been severe, with 1,625 cattle and over 25,700 poultry birds perishing. Financial damage was highest in Mandi, exceeding Rs 1,180 crore, followed by Kangra and Kullu districts. Mandi reported the heaviest disruption, with 203 roads blocked and 458 transformers out of service. Kullu saw 79 roads closed, including NH-305 at Jhed (Khanag) due to a major landslide. Water supply schemes were also severely affected in Chamba (24), Kangra (41), and Mandi (44). In Kinnaur, six roads including NH-5 were blocked due to heavy downpours. Flash floods and HT line faults caused widespread outages in Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti. Authorities have cautioned that intermittent rainfall in the coming days could worsen the situation and urged residents to avoid traveling through vulnerable areas. Officials emphasized that the situation remains critical and advised strict adherence to safety guidelines. view comments First Published: 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.
Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Economic Times
Death toll reaches 257 in Himachal monsoon; Public infrastructure badly damaged
Synopsis Himachal Pradesh has been devastated by monsoon rains since June 20, resulting in 257 deaths and widespread destruction. Mandi, Kangra, and Kullu districts are the worst-hit, with significant loss of life, property damage exceeding Rs 2,14,403 crore, and infrastructure disruption. Authorities caution of continued rainfall and urge residents to avoid travel in vulnerable areas. ANI Death toll reaches 257 in Himachal monsoon; Public infrastructure badly damaged Shimla: The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 257 lives since June 20, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HP SDMA).District-wise data shows that Mandi (26 deaths), Kangra (28), and Kullu (11) were among the worst-affected in rain-triggered disasters. Among the deaths, 133 were deaths reported in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and electrocution, and another 124 fatalities in road accidents,.The cumulative report released on Friday evening paints a grim picture of widespread destruction. The state has also recorded 331 people injured and 37 missing during the ongoing monsoon and flash floods alone have caused 16 deaths, while 27 people drowned in swollen rivers and nullahs. Other casualties were reported due to lightning, fire, snake bites, electrocution, and accidental falls. In addition to human loss, the state reported massive damage to property and infrastructure. Over 1,028 houses were fully damaged and another 2,157 partially damaged, besides 285 cow sheds and 699 shops and factories destroyed. Public property worth more than Rs 2,14,403 crore has been lost, including extensive damage to roads, power lines, water schemes, and government losses have also been severe, with 1,625 cattle heads and over 25,700 poultry birds perishing in the HPSDMA noted that Mandi district alone accounted for the heaviest financial damage, exceeding Rs 1,180 crore, followed by Kangra and Kullu Mandi district reported the highest disruption, with 203 roads blocked and 458 transformers out of service, followed by Kullu where 79 roads remain closed, including NH-305 at Jhed (Khanag) due to a major landslide. Water supply schemes were also severely affected in Chamba (24), Kangra (41), and Mandi (44).In Kinnaur, six roads including NH-5 were blocked after heavy downpours, while Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti reported widespread outages due to flash floods and HT line cautioned that intermittent rainfall in the coming days may worsen the situation, and appealed to people to avoid travel through vulnerable warned that the situation remains critical with rains expected to continue, urging residents to avoid travel through vulnerable stretches and follow safety advisories.
Scroll.in
9 hours ago
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Mumbai: Landslide kills two in Vikhroli, IMD issues red alert for very heavy rain
Two persons were killed and two others injured on Saturday in Mumbai's Vikhroli after a landslide triggered by heavy overnight rainfall in the city, The Indian Express reported. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the city, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. The landslide struck a hut near Jankalyan Housing Society in Varsha Nagar at around 2.39 am, the newspaper quoted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as saying. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Aftermath of the landslide that hit Vikhroli (W) in Mumbai earlier today. According to BMC, two people died and two were injured in the landslide. — ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2025 Authorities have since shifted other residents from the area to safer locations, reported PTI. According to data from the weather department, Vikhroli recorded 257.5 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Saturday. The Santacruz weather station recorded 245 mm of rainfall in the same period, whereas Sion saw 228 mm of rains and Juhu received 219.5 mm. As a result, several low-lying areas, including Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Andheri, Kings Circle, Malad and Goregaon, experienced severe waterlogging. The city's suburban train services on both Central and Western Railway lines were disrupted due to waterlogging on tracks at Dadar, Kurla, Sion and Tilak Nagar, PTI reported. The Vikhroli area was previously identified by the Geological Survey of India as a landslide-sensitive zone.
