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Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Army saves civilians from flash flood in daring night op
1 2 3 Chandigarh: In a dramatic night rescue on Wednesday, Army saved four civilians when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala around 7pm. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed a bridge across the Sutlej and injured one person. The site was a road construction zone towards Gangthang Bralam. On receiving an SOS from the Kinnaur SP, Army mobilised a rescue team that braved fast currents and unstable terrain in complete darkness to reach the location and find four men stranded on the far bank with floodwaters raging all around. The Army deployed its new generation equipment, including the 'Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA)' system to ferry essential items, including food and coconut water across the floodwaters to help sustain the stranded individuals through the night. Working with precision under challenging conditions, the soldiers illuminated the area to aid night rescue operations. They also guided the stranded civilians to higher and safer ground and evacuated the injured person to Regional Hospital, Reckong Peo. An Army spokesperson said the rescued civilians are at an Army Camp at Pooh and will be taken home 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 ."
India.com
5 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
Himachal Sees Cloudbursts, Flash Floods; 8 Bridges Damaged, Roads Blocked
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 is suspected to have drowned in the Parvati River in Kullu district. Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army, in its swift response, averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in mountainous Kinnaur. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. 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 the CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam, it said. On receiving an urgent request from the Superintendent of Police, the Army immediately mobilised a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) column. Braving fast currents, 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 the Regional Hospital in Reckong Peo, the district headquarters. The Indian Army deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the 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. Elsewhere, a flood in the Changreji rivulet in Tashigang in Kinnaur damaged irrigation channels and pipelines. A cloudburst occurred in the Nanti Ganvi area in Rampur Upper Shimla, prompting the evacuation of people. Several sheds and a house were damaged. The collapse of a bridge cut off access to multiple villages and three gram panchayats. Additionally, a landslide at Khaltunala in Kotkhai, also in the Shimla district, damaged parked vehicles. In Kullu district, incidents included a drowning case at Chowki in Manikaran, a cloudburst in Bthad that swept away cottages and vehicles, and a flash flood at Kurpan Khad in Bagipul with no major losses reported, said the State Emergency Operation Centre. Lahaul-Spiti saw flash floods near Jahalman, a cloudburst at Munni Nallah, blocked roads and damaged a bridge abutment. Floods at Khurik have blocked the National Highway 505. A landslide in Rajgarh in Sirmaur district was reported that killed four cattle, damaged a cowshed, and swept away a parked car. The government said all these calamities resulted in the damage of eight bridges, multiple roads blocked, 12 vehicles damaged, six cow sheds and four cottages destroyed. Restoration and damage assessment efforts are ongoing across affected areas, it added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- 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 ."
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Heavy overnight rain triggers mudslide in Shimla, throws traffic out of gear
Heavy rain in Shimla since Wednesday night led to a nullah near Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) overflowing and bringing debris on the road, throwing traffic out of gear in the heart of the city on Thursday, officials said. Two vehicles buried in debris after a mudslide near the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital on the Lakkar Bazaar road in Shimla on Thursday. (Deepak Sansta/HT) Two vehicles were buried in the debris on the road near IGMC, while a mudslide was reported at Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialty (AIMSS) Hospital, Chamiyana, in Shimla. There was no loss of life but the two vehicles were damaged in the incident, the officials said. School and office-goers headed for Sanjauli faced inconvenience due to the blockade near the IGMC Hospital. The authorities have pressed JCB machines into service to clear the road. Vehicles were buried in debris after a flash flood at Khaltunala on the Gumma-Baghi road at Kotkhai in Shimla district on Thursday. A tree had fallen on the road in Theog, disrupting traffic. Vehicles buried in debris after a flash flood at Khaltunala on the Gumma-Baghi road at Kotkhai in Shimla district on Thursday. (HT Photo) Bridge on Sutlej swept away in Kinnaur Meanwhile, a sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under the 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, the Indian Army said. The army deployed its new generation equipment, 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. The border road from Namgia to Shipki La was blocked at various places between due to a landslide in Kinnaur district on Thursday. (HT Photo) Army personnel also guided civilians to safer locations on higher ground and evacuated the injured person to the Regional Hospital in Reckong Peo. Kullu district collector Torul S Ravish said two cloudbursts hit Kullu district on Wednesday, leading to a sudden rise in water levels and prompting swift evacuations in affected areas. 'Cloudbursts occurred at two locations in Kullu. The first was near Bagi Bridge above Bhimdwari, where a sudden rise in water level was reported. The administration swiftly evacuated all downstream areas, preventing any loss of life.' The second incident took place near Pathar, causing a sharp increase in the water level of Tirthan Valley. A yellow alert has been issued in the district on Thursday and Friday. (With ANI inputs)
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
1 hurt, 4 stranded as flash flood hits Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur; Army steps in to help
A flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday night, washing away a bridge across the Sutlej River, injuring a person, and leaving four others stranded. The deluge was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The site was an active road construction zone under the Central Public Works Department, the Indian Army said. More than a dozen sheds built for workers and officials engaged in the road construction were destroyed, and heavy machinery, including four trucks and a few JCBs, was washed away in the incident. 'Four people were stuck on one side of the seasonal rivulet when the flash flood hit. They were located through the drones by the Indian Army. Other workers managed to run towards safe locations before the Army was called for assistance,' Amit Kumar Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur, said. The Army supplied food and other necessary items to the four stranded employees of the road construction company using drones, Sharma said. 'They will be rescued by afternoon,' he added. The Indian Army said on Thursday that its swift response had averted a potential tragedy at the site. '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,' a defence spokesperson said. A senior Army officer privy to the rescue operation said the HADR team illuminated the 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 officer said. The Army said it also deployed a Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA) system to ferry essential items like eatables and coconut water across the floodwaters to help the stranded people through the night. Meanwhile, purported videos of the incident showed people running towards safety before the flash flood hit. Since the outset of the monsoon this year, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed over 150 deaths and infrastructure losses worth approximately Rs 2,500 crore.
