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Hindustan Times
4 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)
News18
4 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Himachal Pradesh: Flash flood in Kinnaur sweeps away bridge, one injured
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): A sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang 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, as per the Indian Army. The Indian Army stepped in to help, 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, coconut water across the floodwaters to help sustain the stranded individuals through the night. Army personnel also guided civilians to safer locations on higher ground and evacuated the injured person to the Regional Hospital in Reckong in Shimla, two cars were damaged near IGMC Hospital after a mudslide caused by heavy rainfall. Landslides have also been reported at several other locations in the city, adding to the disruption caused by the bad District Collector Torul S Ravish said two cloudbursts hit Kullu district, leading to a sudden rise in water levels and prompting swift evacuations in affected areas. Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Torul S Ravish said, 'Today, 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. While the water level remains high, the final assessment of damage will take time." Ravish said timely action by the administration prevented any loss of life, as residents in Bhimdwari, Gushaini, and downstream areas were moved to safety amid a yellow alert for August 14 and 15.'The second incident took place near Pathar, causing a sharp increase in the water level of Tirthan Valley. Gushaini and downstream areas were immediately evacuated, with complete evacuation achieved in Gushaini. It is expected that downstream areas will also remain safe by the time the water reaches them. These incidents come as the district remains under a yellow alert on August 14 and 15. People are advised to take precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay safe indoors," she added. (ANI)
Scroll.in
4 days ago
- Climate
- Scroll.in
Himachal: Cloudbursts, flash floods lead to over 300 road closures, warning issued in 3 districts
More than 300 roads, including two national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh amid fresh incidents of cloudbursts and flash floods on Wednesday, reported PTI. Several bridges were also washed away in the state's Shimla, and Lahaul and Spiti districts. In Shimla, a police post was swept away after floods in the Ganvi ravine, while a bus stand and the adjoining shops were also damaged due to heavy rain. Unidentified officials told the news agency that two bridges were washed away, cutting off Koot and Kyav panchayats. In Lahaul and Spiti district, two more bridges were washed away in floods triggered by cloudbursts in Karpat, Changut and Udgos Nala of the Mayad valley. Incidents of cloudbursts were also reported in Shrikhand hill in the Nirmand subdivision and Bathadh hill in the Banjar subdivision in Kullu district, PTI reported. The Kurpan ravine was flooded and the administration evacuated the Bagipul market due to the extreme weather. Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S Ravish told the news agency that a team had left for the site and the damage is being assessed. No loss of life has been reported so far, she said, adding that several cottages had been damaged and vehicles washed away. A cloudburst also occurred in Shimla's Rampur area. A total of 325 roads have been closed in the state. The State Emergency Operation Centre said that 179 of these roads were in Mandi district and 71 in the adjoining Kullu district. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in the Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi districts on Thursday. It has also issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in isolated areas from Friday to Sunday. Unidentified officials also told PTI that the state had incurred losses to the tune of Rs 2,031 crore since the onset of the monsoon on June 20. So far this monsoon, 126 persons have died in rain-related incidents in the state, while 36 were missing. The state has also seen 63 incidents of flash floods, 31 cloudbursts and 57 major landslides. Red alert in Telangana Telangana saw heavy rainfall in several districts on Wednesday, with at least three locations recording over 20 centimetres of showers overnight, The Hindu reported, citing data from the state Development Planning Society. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in three districts – Vikarabad, Sangareddy and Medak – and an orange alert in Kamareddy, Nizamabad and Adilabad districts on Thursday. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also announced that all government and private schools within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits will function for half a day on Thursday in light of the weather, The Hindu reported.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to inaugurate several development projects in Ani assembly segment
Shimla: The Kullu administration is gearing up for chief minister 's two-day visit to Baga Sarahan in Nirmand from June 17. Torul S Ravish, deputy commissioner, Kullu, in a statement on Sunday informed that the CM would inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several development projects worth crores of rupees in the Ani assembly constituency. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On June 17, the state govt will organise the 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' programme at Baga Sarahan. During the event, the CM will dedicate various departmental projects to the public and also lay the foundation for several new projects, said the DC. The CM will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various roadways, drinking water, and irrigation schemes amounting to Rs 63 crore (approximately). He will also inaugurate the Cart Eco Trails project at Baga Sarahan, which includes the Brightal Path and related works worth Rs 74 lakh, the DC informed. The CM will also inaugurate the Nature Interpretation and Service Center at Jalori Jot, developed at a cost of Rs 6.28 crore, the DC added. MSID:: 121862174 413 |
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Earthquake mock drills conducted across Himachal Pradesh to check disaster management preparedness
Kullu: Sirens wailed and emergency teams mobilised across Himachal Pradesh on Friday as the state conducted a large-scale earthquake preparedness drill designed to test its disaster response systems and inter-agency coordination. Simulating a massive magnitude 8.0 earthquake with its epicentre in Kangra, the mock operation unfolded simultaneously in all 12 districts, affecting sites from remote mountain towns to busy city centres. In Kullu, the scenario imagined aftershocks causing destruction across seven locations. These included damage to a community health centre in Tegubehar, a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) near Manali's Aleu area, structural collapse at the Bhutnath Bridge and Tibetan Market, and dam damage in Sainj Valley. The district's deputy commissioner, Torul S Ravish, said the simulation helped assess the coordination and response time of government departments, and highlighted areas for improvement. "Mock drills allow us to identify gaps in disaster preparedness and fine-tune our coordination mechanisms. We are committed to addressing the shortcomings identified today," Ravish said. In Mandi, key sites including the Indira Market complex and Regional Hospital staged scenarios ranging from flash floods to landslides and fire incidents. The control room was activated under deputy commissioner Apoorva Devgan, with real-time supervision from police and civil officials. Emergency teams responded to simulated floods near Balichowki and canal damage in Sundernagar, while a mock fire broke out at Karsog Degree College. In Lahaul-Spiti, one of India's most remote districts, responders enacted a full rescue operation after a simulated building collapse and fire near Keylong police ground. Deputy commissioner Kiran Bhardwaj oversaw the exercise, which included ambulance evacuations, search and rescue, and triage of the injured. Parallel drills occurred in Udaipur, Kaza and Kukumseri, where scenarios included landslides and collapsed school and residential buildings. Bhardwaj said: "Our teams responded swiftly. The exercise demonstrated commendable coordination between police, paramilitary forces, medical staff and community volunteers." At Kaza's Govt Senior Secondary School, an earthquake-induced landslide simulation left 20 mock casualties, including eight seriously injured. Rescue teams, including the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), evacuated victims to a relief camp set up for treatment. Similar drills were carried out across other districts, including Shimla, Kangra, Chamba, Solan, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, Sirmaur and Kinnaur, each simulating region-specific disaster scenarios. The statewide exercise, coordinated by the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, was aimed at stress-testing the government's readiness for seismic disasters in the quake-prone Himalayan region. Authorities said this kind of drills are crucial to saving lives when real disasters strike — by improving response times, clarifying agency roles, and building public awareness in vulnerable mountain communities. MSID:: 121676469 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
