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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Army deploys hi-tech gear in dramatic night rescue after Kinnaur cloudburst
1 2 Chandigarh: In a dramatic late evening rescue on Wednesday, the Army's swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala at around 7 pm. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. Upon receiving an urgent request from the superintendent of police, Kinnaur, the Army immediately mobilised a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) column. Braving darkness, fast currents, and unstable terrain, the team reached the location and discovered four civilians stranded on the far bank. Working with precision under challenging conditions, the HADR team illuminated the general area to aid night rescue operations. They also guided the stranded civilians to higher and safer ground and evacuated the injured individual to Regional Hospital, Reckong Peo. The Army deployed its New Generation Equipment to assist in this operation, which included the Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA) system to ferry essential items, including eatables and coconut water, across the floodwaters to help sustain the stranded individuals through the night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Happens When You Massage Baking Soda Into Your Scalp Read More Undo An Army spokesperson informed that the rescued civilians are under continuous monitoring in the Army Camp at Pooh. Plans are in place to bring the stranded individuals back to the home bank once water levels subside. "This operation stands as a testament to the Army's readiness, innovation, and commitment to safeguarding lives — even in the most hostile environment and extreme weather conditions," the spokesperson added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Himachal Pradesh: Army's night operation using Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA) save civilians from raging flash flood in Kinnaur
CHANDIGARH: In a dramatic late evening rescue on Wednesday, Army's swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala at around 7pm. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. On receiving an urgent request from the Superintendent of Police, Kinnaur, the Army immediately mobilised a *Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)* column. Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the team reached the location and discovered four civilians stranded on the far bank. Working with precision under challenging conditions, the HADR team illuminated the general area to aid night rescue also guided the stranded civilians to higher and safer ground and evacuated the injured individual to Regional Hospital, Reckong Peo. The Indian Army deployed it's New Generation Equipments to assist in this operation which included the *Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA)* system to ferry essential items including eatables, coconut water across the floodwaters to help sustain the stranded individuals through the night. Army spokesperson informed that the rescued civilians are under continuous monitoring in Army Camp at Pooh. Plans are in place to bring the stranded individuals back to the home bank once water levels subside. 'This operation stands as a testament to the Army's readiness, innovation and commitment to safeguarding lives—even in the most hostile environment and extreme weather conditions,' the spokesperson added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
NDTV
7 days ago
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- NDTV
Delhi Waterlogged After Rain, Weather Office Forecasts Thunderstorms
Several areas of Delhi faced waterlogging following heavy rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Water-logging was reported from Rao Tularam Marg where visuals showed vehicles navigating a waterlogged stretch. #WATCH | Delhi | Waterlogging on the Rao Tularam Marg after heavy rains earlier today — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2025 Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday. Areas including Minto Bridge, Vijay Chowk, Moti Bagh flyover, Rafi Marg, and Nizamuddin flyover witnessed intense showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tuesday's forecast says "thunderstorms with rain." The maximum temperature is going to be 34 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is going to be 25 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the monsoon season has battered Himachal Pradesh, leaving 229 people dead, including 119 in rain-related incidents and 110 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). From June 20 to August 11, the state recorded Rs 2,00,741.57 lakh (over Rs 2,007 crore) in cumulative losses to human life, public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and infrastructure. The toll on animals includes 1,611 cattle deaths and 25,755 poultry birds lost. SDMA reported that the monsoon has severely disrupted basic infrastructure across districts; meanwhile, PWD roads worth Rs 1,07,181.80 lakh were damaged. Jal Shakti water schemes were hit, with a total damage of Rs 68,299.78 lakh, and power supply infrastructure worth Rs 13,946.69 lakh was damaged. Additional damage was reported to health, education, rural and urban development, and animal husbandry departments, totalling thousands of lakhs. Housing losses are significant, with 916 houses fully damaged and 27,366 partially damaged, along with 627 cow sheds and 951 labour sheds/huts destroyed. Kangra reported the highest number of rain-related deaths at 26, followed by Mandi (23), Chamba (9), Kullu (10), Kinnaur (8), Lahaul & Spiti (5), Shimla (6), Bilaspur (7), Una (7), Hamirpur (13), Sirmaur (2), and Solan (3). Mandi topped this category with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), Kangra (9), Kinnaur (8), Kullu (8), Solan (12), Hamirpur (3), Bilaspur (3), Sirmaur (7), Una (6), and Lahaul & Spiti (1). Authorities say restoration work is ongoing, but repeated landslides, road blockages, and continued heavy rainfall are slowing progress. The SDMA has warned of heightened risks in vulnerable zones and urged the public to follow safety advisories.
Khaleej Times
06-08-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Watch: 413 pilgrims in India rescued via zipline as flash floods continue
A flash flood washed away a large part of the trekking route in the Tangling area along the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra route, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 17th Battalion rescued 413 pilgrims using a rope-based traverse crossing technique and evacuated them to safer locations, said an official. Responding to a requisition from DC Kinnaur, #ITBP has deployed a rescue team under AC/GD Sameer with mountaineering & RRC equipment after two makeshift bridges on the Kinner Kailash Yatra route were washed away due to incessant rains, leaving several yatris stranded. #Himveers — ITBP (@ITBP_official) August 6, 2025 After receiving a distress call this morning, ITBP and NDRF teams were mobilised to continue rescue operations. ITBP said it remains committed to supporting the district administration and other agencies in the relief efforts. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning at 6.30 am today, forecasting light to moderate rainfall at most places in Himachal Pradesh, with a few spells of intense to very intense rainfall likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi. Heavy and continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in Shimla, leading to the closure of most educational institutions in the district. Himachal Pradesh has reported a total of 194 deaths during the monsoon season from June 20 to August 5 this year, according to a report by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The report, "Cumulative Statement Showing Damage During Monsoon Season-2025", details the significant human and property losses across the state. According to the SDMA report, a total of 108 deaths were directly related to rain-triggered incidents. The SDMA report said that there were six deaths due to landslides, nine deaths from flash floods, 17 deaths from cloudbursts, 20 deaths from drowning, one death due to fire, 11 deaths due to snake bites, seven deaths due to electrocution, and 37 deaths due to other causes. The total death toll also includes 86 fatalities from road accidents across the state during the same period. The highest number of road accident deaths was reported in Mandi (19) and Shimla (12). The report from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) also notes significant damage to houses, with 194 fully damaged and 301 partially damaged.
