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Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Rain, landslides disrupt Himachal roads; highways shut, 291 routes blocked
Rain-induced floods and landslides blocked several road stretches in Himachal Pradesh on Friday. Long traffic snarls followed, after stranded vehicles queued up on either side of the road. (PTI) The Chandigarh-Manali and Manali-Leh national highways were closed for vehicular traffic, causing inconvenience to commuters and leading to traffic snarls. A taxi driver from Chandigarh, identified as Jai Kishan, sustained injuries and his vehicle was damaged in a landslide at Kainch Mor near Pandoh dam in Mandi district. A stretch of the Shivabadar Road caved in, blocking the Chandigarh-'Manali NH 21 and cutting off road connectivity to the Shivabadar village completely. Long traffic snarls followed, after stranded vehicles queued up on either side of the road. Vehicles were being stopped at Pandoh dam as a precautionary measure. Men and machinery were rushed to the spot, but intermittent rains obstructed the restoration work. One-way traffic would be restored Mandi Superintendent of Police Sakshi Verma said one-way traffic would be restored as soon as the rains stop. The Manali-Leh NH 3 was closed at Jispa in Lahaul and Spiti district as floods in Masheran nallah scattered big rocks and debris on the road, the videos of which have gone viral. Fields of several people were damaged by the floods. Locals said they heard a loud noise before water rushed in. "People came out of homes as we heard a loud noise coming from the hill. In a short time, the drain was flooded. The road is closed and the electricity supply is affected," said locals Karma Bodh and Raj Thakur. Lahaul and Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana said that machines were sent to clear the road and the administration was "on the job". One-way traffic was restored on the stretch of Chandigarh-Manali NH 21 near Samlatu in Bilapsur district, which was blocked by another landslide. Currently, the other part of the road is completely covered by debris. With increasing incidents of landslides, Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar has cautioned the local residents and tourists to travel only if necessary. He also asked them to stay away from rivers and rivulets. Himachal Pradesh received 250.3 mm rainfall in July In July, Himachal Pradesh received 250.3 mm rainfall against the average of 255.9 mm, a deficit of 2 per cent. Also Read: Kedarnath Yatra remains suspended after landslide; 4,100 rescued, debris 50% cleared The local Met office on Friday issued a yellow warning for heavy rains in isolated areas of 3-10 districts in the state till Tuesday. Moderate to heavy rains lashed several parts of the state, with Bhattiyat in Chamba district receiving the highest rainfall of 118 mm. Banjar received 52.4 mm rainfall, Bharari 45.2 mm, Murari Devi 43 mm, Kothi 40 mm, Naina Devi 36 mm, Jot 35 mm, Amb 32.6 mm, Sarahan 30 mm and Chamba 29 mm. A total of 291 roads, including 171 roads in the disaster-hit Mandi district, were closed on Thursday evening, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). It said 416 power distribution transformers and 219 water supply schemes were affected across the state. 95 people have died in rain-related incidents From the onset of monsoon in the state on June 20 to July 31, the state has suffered losses to the tune of ₹1,626 crore. So far, 95 people have died and 36 have gone missing in rain-related incidents, while 1,472 houses have been fully or partially damaged. The state witnessed 44 flash floods, 27 cloudbursts and 40 major landslides during this period, officials said.
News18
01-08-2025
- Climate
- News18
Rain fury: Chandigarh-Manali NH blocked by landslides, Manali-Leh NH by flood
Shimla, Aug 1 (PTI) Rain-induced floods and landslides blocked several road stretches in Himachal Pradesh on Friday. The Chandigarh-Manali and Manali-Leh national highways were closed for vehicular traffic, causing inconvenience to commuters and leading to traffic snarls. A taxi driver from Chandigarh, identified as Jai Kishan, sustained injuries and his vehicle was damaged in a landslide at Kainch Mor near Pandoh dam in Mandi district. A stretch of the Shivabadar Road caved in, blocking the Chandigarh-�Manali NH 21 and cutting off road connectivity to the Shivabadar village completely. Long traffic snarls followed, after stranded vehicles queued up on either side of the road. Vehicles were being stopped at Pandoh dam as a precautionary measure. Men and machinery were rushed to the spot, but intermittent rains obstructed the restoration work. Mandi Superintendent of Police Sakshi Verma said one-way traffic would be restored as soon as the rains stop. The Manali-Leh NH 3 was closed at Jispa in Lahaul and Spiti district as floods in Masheran nallah scattered big rocks and debris on the road, the videos of which have gone viral. Fields of several people were damaged by the floods. Lahaul and Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana said that machines were sent to clear the road and the administration was 'on the job". One-way traffic was restored on the stretch of Chandigarh-Manali NH 21 near Samlatu in Bilapsur district, which was blocked by another landslide. Currently, the other part of the road is completely covered by debris. With increasing incidents of landslides, Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar has cautioned the local residents and tourists to travel only if necessary. He also asked them to stay away from rivers and rivulets. In July, Himachal Pradesh received 250.3 mm rainfall against the average of 255.9 mm, a deficit of 2 per cent. The local Met office on Friday issued a yellow warning for heavy rains in isolated areas of 3-10 districts in the state till Tuesday. Moderate to heavy rains lashed several parts of the state, with Bhattiyat in Chamba district receiving the highest rainfall of 118 mm. Banjar received 52.4 mm rainfall, Bharari 45.2 mm, Murari Devi 43 mm, Kothi 40 mm, Naina Devi 36 mm, Jot 35 mm, Amb 32.6 mm, Sarahan 30 mm and Chamba 29 mm. A total of 291 roads, including 171 roads in the disaster-hit Mandi district, were closed on Thursday evening, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). It said 416 power distribution transformers and 219 water supply schemes were affected across the state. From the onset of monsoon in the state on June 20 to July 31, the state has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 1,626 crore. So far, 95 people have died and 36 have gone missing in rain-related incidents, while 1,472 houses have been fully or partially damaged. The state witnessed 44 flash floods, 27 cloudbursts and 40 major landslides during this period, officials said. PTI BPL RUK RUK 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.
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Business Standard
24-07-2025
- Business Standard
8 killed, 21 hurt as bus falls 100 feet off road in Himachal's Mandi
A state-run bus veered off a steep mountain road and plunged 100 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, killing eight people, including four women, police said on Thursday. The accident took place at Tarangla near Maseran when the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus with 29 people, including the driver and the conductor, on board was on its way to Durgapur in the district from Sarkaghat. The state government has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident. Five people were declared dead at the Civil Hospital Sarkaghat, two at the Government Medical College Nerchowk and one in AIIMS Bilaspur, police said. Seventeen injured people are under treatment at the Government Medical College Nerchowk, AIIMS Bilaspur and RKGMC Hamirpur while four are taking treatment in the Civil Hospital Sarkaghat, they added. The accident was noticed by local residents who immediately informed the police. Mandi SP Sakshi Verma said local police and ambulance teams promptly reached the site and carried out a rescue operation, navigating the steep terrain to evacuate victims. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, Verma, who was at the spot, said. Some reports said that an injured woman passenger asked a person, who helped her, to bring her bag containing Rs 1.5 lakh cash. The helper searched for the bag and handed it over to the injured woman. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri who also holds the portfolio of transport department met the injured in various hospitals and also visited the accident site. He said that the state government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the accident. Agnihotri also said that a team of the technical wing of the Transport Department is working to find out the cause of the accident. He enquired about the well-being of the injured undergoing treatment in hospitals and asked health department officials to provide the best treatment facilities to them. The government has provided immediate relief amount of Rs 25,000 each to the families of those who died in the bus accident and Rs 5,000 each to the injured. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the incident and directed the Mandi district administration to provide ex-gratia grant to the next of kin of the deceased and best of treatment to the injured. He also prayed to the God to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss. Meanwhile, BJP MP from Mandi Kangana Ranaut also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident. In a post on social media, she prayed to the almighty to give peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families.
New Indian Express
24-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Bus falls 100 feet off road in Himchal' Mandi; eight killed, 21 injured
MANDI: Eight people, including four women, died and 21 others were injured when a state-run bus veered off the road and fell around 100 feet down in Sarkaghat area of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Thursday, police said. The accident took place at Tarangla near Maseran when the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus with 29 people including the driver and the conductor on board was on its way to Durgapur from Sarkaghat. Five people were declared dead at the Civil Hospital Sarkaghat, two at the Government Medical College Nerchowk and one in AIIMS Bilaspur, police said. As many as 17 injured people are under treatment at the Government Medical College Nerchowk, AIIMS Bilaspur and RKGMC Hamirpur while four are taking treatment in the Civil Hospital Sarkaghat, they added. The accident was noticed by local residents who immediately informed the police. Mandi SP Sakshi Verma said local police and ambulance teams promptly reached the site and carried out a rescue operation, navigating the steep terrain to evacuate victims. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, Verma, who was at the spot, said. Some reports said that an injured woman passenger asked a person who helped her to bring her bag with Rs 1.5 lakh cash in it. The helper searched for the bag and handed it over to the injured woman. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri who also holds the portfolio of transport department met the injured in AIIMS Bilapsur. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the incident and directed the Mandi district administration to provide ex-gratia grant to the next of kin of the deceased and best of treatment to the injured.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Demand falls short of supply as Ludh stares at a long, dry spell
Ludhiana: With temperatures already going well past the 40°C-mark, the demand for water supply has shot up, and MC officials have asked the staff to meet the requirements of the city. With demand falling short of supply, residents are calling for issuing challans to those found wasting water. MC is also planning to form a committee to check if the existing tubewells are actually required in the area concerned or not, as residents have also been demanding more tubewells. The city is already heavily dependent on the tubewells for its water supply. There are more than 1,000 tubewells in the city. With each passing year, the groundwater level is going down. As water supply from the canal remains a distant reality, officials have been requesting residents to use water judiciously. MC officials said they floated tenders for the installation of new tubewells in many areas reeling under water scarcity over the past few days. "Challaning drives should be conducted on a regular basis so that residents think twice before wasting water. But, along with this, awareness is equally important," said Rajan Malhotra, a resident of Kitchlu Nagar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative o software antivírus do seu computador Clique aqui Undo Another resident, Sakshi Verma from Civil Lines, said, "In some localities, the pressure is so low that it becomes difficult to get water in the mornings and evenings. In other areas, people keep on wasting water by washing their cars or floors. " When contacted, mayor Inderjit Kaur said, "We are getting requests from councillors for more tubewells as the demand has increased due to the summer season. In some areas, the water pressure also goes down, so a technical committee will be formed to check whether a tubewell is required there or not."
