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Al Arabiya
a day ago
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- Al Arabiya
3 Dead and a Dozen Missing as Torrential Rains Cause Flash Flood in North India
Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectric power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states, such as Himachal Pradesh, during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydroelectric power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
The Independent
a day ago
- Climate
- The Independent
3 dead and a dozen missing as torrential rains cause flash flood in north India
Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectricity power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states such as Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydel power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
3 dead and a dozen missing as torrential rains cause flash flood in north India
NEW DELHI (AP) — Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectricity power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states such as Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydel power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
5 Killed, NDRF Deployed In Kullu, Dharamshala After Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal
Last Updated: The flash floods triggered by cloudbursts have also damaged around 15 houses and two national highways. Himachal Floods: At least five people have been killed, while over 10 people were reported missing after cloudbursts led to flash floods in parts of Himachal Pradesh, the officials said. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukkhu has said that there have been cloudbursts at three locations and flash floods at nine locations in the state. He said that there is confirmation of five deaths. In Kullu, two people are missing, while in Kangra, three people have died due to a cloudburst and five people are missing; one person stranded in a forest area is being rescued. 3 Bodies Found In Dharamshala At least three bodies have been found and five people are still missing after the water level in the Manuni Khad river near Dharamshala rose sharply in Kangra district on Wednesday. The workers were part of the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric Project underway in the area. As rescue operations continued, Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma shared his concerns on social media. He stated that around 15–20 workers could have been swept away in the incident and expressed his condolences to the affected families. 'Perhaps I have never seen such a heart-wrenching incident before," he said. SDM Dharamshala, Mohit Ratna, confirmed that the rescue operation was in full swing and that one body had already been sent to Dharamshala Hospital for post-mortem. The flash floods triggered by cloudbursts have also damaged around 15 houses and two national highways. Meanwhile, CM Sukkhu has urged the citizens and tourists to stay away from the rivers and streams and avoid attempting any adventure sports. He said that the water level in the rivers increases during the rainy season, so it is not advisable to venture into rivers and risk lives. #WATCH | Shimla | On cloudburst and flash floods in Kullu & Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu says, 'There have been cloudbursts at three locations and flash floods at nine locations in the state. There is confirmation of five deaths. In Kullu, two people… — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025 NDRF Deployed In Kullu, Dharamshala The flash floods also wreaked havoc in Kullu, sweeping away three people, vehicles, and damaging several houses and a school building, officials said. A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team was deployed in Kullu on Thursday following a cloudburst in the Sainj Valley. NDRF Inspector Deepak Bisht stated that three people had been missing due to the cloudburst and that the teams have been carrying out rescue operations. 'Our NDRF team has arrived here. We received information that three people are missing, and now we are assisting. Whatever happens in the area afterwards, we will find out based on the information we get," Bisht told news agency ANI. As many as three cloudburst incidents were reported from Jeeva Nallah and Rehla Bihal in Sainj and Shilagarh in the Gadsa area of the district. During the incident, three people who attempted to take valuables from their homes to safety were washed away and are currently missing, they added. According to Kullu Additional District Commissioner (ADC) Ashwani Kumar, flash floods also occurred in Manali and Banjar in the district. Search and rescue teams were on the spot, and operations were being carried out. There were also reports of a sudden flood in the Brahma Ganga drain in Manikaran valley. The water has reached several houses and could cause damage if it doesn't go down soon. The water levels of the Beas and Sutlej rivers have gone up. Meanwhile, police in Lahaul and Spiti said the road from Kaza to Samdoh is blocked in several spots due to landslides, falling rocks, and overflowing drains. Anmol, a local resident, stated that four houses had been washed away due to the cloudburst, adding that water pressure in Kullu had increased significantly and the one megawatt National Hydroelectric Power project had also shut down. 'There is a waterfall above the last house. Behind it, a cloud burst happened. Soon, three men and four houses were washed away along with the cloud. The water pressure then increased significantly. This one-megawatt project is now completely shut down and submerged. This NHPC project is fully shut down and closed," Anmol told the news agency. According to a situation report issued by the HP State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Shimla, at 5:10 PM on Wednesday, two to three people were feared missing after being swept into the Jeeva Nallah. The incident occurred at approximately 1:41 PM on June 25, downstream of Jiwa Trench Weir in Majhan Nallah, located in the Sainj Valley. The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Kullu, confirmed the event and reported a potential sharp rise in the water level of the Sainj River due to increased inflow caused by the cloudburst. (With inputs from agencies) Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : cloudburst dharamshala flash floods Himachal Pradesh Kangra kullu NDRF Location : Shimla, India, India First Published: June 26, 2025, 15:02 IST News india 5 Killed, NDRF Deployed In Kullu, Dharamshala After Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Himachal's rain fury: 2 dead, 20 feared swept away in Kangra; cloudbursts, flash floods ravage state
NEW DELHI: At least two people have died and around 20 are feared swept away after a series of cloudbursts, flash floods, and heavy rain battered parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, triggering widespread destruction across Kangra and Kullu districts. Rescue teams recovered two bodies from the Manuni Khad stream in Kangra district, where floodwaters inundated a labour colony near the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric Project site, news agency PTI reported. Officials said 15–20 labourers, who had taken shelter at the site after work was suspended due to rain, are feared missing after a sudden surge in the Khaniyara Manuni Khad swept through their settlement. Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local administration, revenue department, and gram panchayats have launched a massive search and rescue operation. Some workers linked to the project have been reported safe. — PTI_News (@PTI_News) BJP MLA from Dharamshala, Sudhir Sharma, confirmed on social media that about 20 workers were swept away in the Kangra incident. Rescue operations remain ongoing in difficult weather conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Flash floods wreak havoc in Kullu Meanwhile, cloudbursts in Kullu district caused severe flash floods, washing away homes, a bridge, shops, and parts of roads. Three people went missing in Rehla Bihal while trying to salvage belongings from their homes, officials said. Flash floods were also reported in Manali and Banjar. In Banjar's Hornagad area, a bridge was destroyed and water entered a government school compound, damaging fields and a cowshed. 'I urge residents to stay away from rivers and drains. The damage in Sainj, Tirthan, and Gadsa is extensive,' said Banjar MLA Surinder Shauri, adding that the administration had been asked to act swiftly. The Manali-Chandigarh highway was partially eroded near Manali after the swollen Beas River cut into its edge, though traffic continues to move. Videos from affected areas show submerged vehicles and gushing floodwaters causing destruction. Rivers swell, roads blocked The Beas and Sutlej rivers are flowing above normal levels, while roads in Lahaul-Spiti have been blocked due to landslides, debris, and overflowing drains. The route from Kaza to Samdoh remains impassable, local police said. According to the MeT office, Palampur recorded the highest rainfall at 145.5 mm since Tuesday evening. Heavy rain also lashed Jogindernagar (113 mm), Nahan (99.8 mm), Baijnath (85 mm), and Dharamshala (54.1 mm), among others. Gusty winds up to 56 kmph were reported in Tabo, while Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti was the coldest at 13.1°C and Una the hottest at 33.6°C. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in four to seven districts till June 29 and warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur till Thursday evening.
