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Over 50 people have died in the past two days in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh. Two houses in state's Solan district were washed away following the cloudburst on Sunday night. While six people were rescued, seven others were killed in Jadon village, a police official said.
In another rain-related incident, nine people have died following two landslides at Shiv temple in the Summer Hill area and the Fagli area of Shimla. Several houses were buried under the mud and slush brought down by the landslide in the Fagli area.
According to the state emergency operation centre, 752 roads were closed in the state because of the calamity. All schools and colleges in the state have been ordered to be shut today.
In Uttarakhand, the defence college building in Dehradun's Maldevta collapsed today as torrential rains pounded the state, flooding major rivers and their tributaries and causing landslides along the national highways to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri shrines, officials said.
Several people are feared to be buried in landslides triggered by heavy rains in the state.
According to official estimates, 52 people had died due to rain-related incidents in this monsoon session while another 37 people sustained injuries. Heavy rains in Uttarakhand have triggered landslides and flash floods in several places.
Here are the Live Updates on Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh Rains:
4 Killed After Heavy Rain Hits Uttarakhand, Chardham Yatra Suspended For 2 Days
Four people were killed and nine others went missing on Monday as torrential rains pounded Uttarakhand, demolishing buildings and causing landslides which breached the national highways to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri shrines leading to the suspension of the Chardham yatra for two days.
Rudraprayag district disaster management officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said a landslide hit a camp at Lincholi on the Kedarnath trek route damaging four shops in which one person from Nepal was killed and a trader went missing.
The body of 26-year-old Kalu Bahadur has been found.
Two bodies were also recovered from rain-fed streams near the Shiva temple and Miranagar areas in Rishikesh. One of them has been identified as 35-year-old Dinesh Panwar, a resident of Amit Gram. The other body is being identified, DSP Sandeep Negi said.
Himachal Rain Live Updates: Over 50 people have died within 24 hours in incidents related to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, the state's Chief Minister has confirmed.
5 More Bodies Pulled Out From Debris, Death Count In Himachal Rises To 33: Official
At least 33 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh, seven of them buried under the rubble of a temple in Shimla as rains wreaked havoc in the state, triggering landslides that blocked key roads and brought down houses, officials said on Monday.
More people are feared trapped under the debris of the Shiv temple in Shimla's Summer Hill area. The shrine was crowded with devotees, offering prayers on an important day of the Sawan period.
This was one of the two landslides reported from the state capital which is still witnessing intense rain.
In a second landslide here, five bodies have been pulled out of the rubble in Fagli area while 17 persons rescued, Shimla SP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi told PTI.
Uttarakhand Rain, Uttarakhand Flood: Video: Uttarakhand College Building Collapses, Washed Away In FloodwatersThe meteorological department in Uttarakhand has issued a red alert for heavy rains in six districts, including Dehradun and Nainital. The hill state has been severely affected by the continuous monsoon rain, which has caused 60 deaths so far. Additionally, at least 17 people are missing.
NDRF Teams Are Engaged In Relief, Rescue Ops: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in relief and rescue operations in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh and termed the loss of lives due to the deluge as "extremely distressing".
हिमाचल प्रदेश के विभिन्न स्थानों पर भारी वर्षा और भूस्खलन से हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद है। NDRF की टीमें स्थानीय प्रशासन के साथ राहत व बचाव कार्यों में लगी हैं। शोक संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह दु:ख सहने की शक्ति दें। मैं घायलों के शीघ्र...
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 14, 2023
"7 Swept Away By Flash Floods": Himachal Chief Minister Posts Video
In the third major rain-related tragedy in less than 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh, flash floods have swept away seven people. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu shared a video clip from the Sambal village in Mandi district, saying, active rescue, search, and relief operations are currently in progress to address "this dreadful situation". 28 people have died in the last two days in incidents linked to incessant rainfall in the hill state.
"7 Swept Away By Flash Floods": Himachal Chief Minister Posts Video
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 14, 2023
Read here: https://t.co/u5Xrq6QIh0 pic.twitter.com/SmUCH5iLk5
Uttarakhand rainfall: Houses submerge in Rishikesh, 20 people rescued
State Disaster Response Force personnel have in swift action rescued 20 people trapped in the Ambagh area of Uttarakhand's Rishikesh following heavy waterlogging in the area.
Acting on information that people were trapped in their houses that were submerged due to waterlogging in Seema Dental area, the SDRF team used rafts to rescue 20 people and take them to a safe place, the force said in a statement on Monday.
Meanwhile, SDRF teams carried out rescue operations throughout the night in areas like Kharasrot, IDPL Colony, Laxmanjhula area, Ambagh and Bhogpur in Rishikesh.
Due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand since Sunday, normal life has been disrupted in Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pauri and Dehradun districts among other areas.
Several areas in the State are witnessing waterlogging.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says "There are confirmed four bodies and a possibility of two to three people buried inside the debris in the Summer Hill. Total 8 bodies have been taken out from the nearby areas of Shimla. I assume that we can't say about the death count considering the number of people buried. We are trying to save their lives."
Uttarakhand heavy rains: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami holds review meeting, directs officials to ensure effective action
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held a high-level meeting with officials at his residence in Dehradun regarding the situation arising out of the disaster caused by heavy rains in several districts of states.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the safety of citizen and the availability of all possible facilities for them.
Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar appealed to all the people to not go to hilly regions due to the alert of heavy rainfall.
"The weather department issued a red alert. Since August 12, there was heavy rainfall, especially in the Garhwal area. At all the places the roads are closed and the police and SDRF team are on alert," the DGP said.
"In the Chamoli and Uttarkashi Mori area, there was a cloudburst. In Rishikesh, there's huge waterlogging. We appeal to all the people to not go to hilly regions," he added.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had yesterday issued a red alert and predicted heavy rainfall with lightning in six districts of the state for the next twenty-four hours.
Chardham Yatra suspended for two days due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand, say officials.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at landslide incident site in Shimla where 20-25 people are feared trapped
"Flag hoisting will be done, 'At-Home' event at Raj Bhawan on Independence Day stands postponed," the Governor says.
"SDRF, NDRF and Army are present on the spot to carry out rescue operations and save lives....I have cancelled my pre-scheduled event in Mandi. August 15 Independence Day program will go on as usual but our priority is to save lives," says Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on landslide incident in Summer Hill area of Shimla.
Himachal Chief Minister tells NDTV that 21 deaths confirmed due to rain, appeals people to avoid river beds, landslide-prone areas.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on landslide incident in Shimla and devastation due to heavy rainfall in the state
"20-25 people are trapped under debris here (Summer Hill, Shimla). 21 people dead in the last 24 hours in the state. I appeal to people to stay indoors, to not venture near rivers and landslide-prone areas. Restoration works will begin as soon as rain stops."
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspects the situation on the spot of landslide in Summer Hill area of rain-hit Shimla
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspects the situation on the spot of landslide in Summer Hill area of rain-hit Shimla pic.twitter.com/ZfLlp4FOqm
- ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2023
"In Mandi to Pandoh route there is information of multiple landslides. On the Mandi Pathankot route, there's information of debris near Urla village thus this road is also closed. The SDRF team is deployed in Majhwar from where we had the information on mishappenings. The NDRF team has been deployed in three places since morning." says Arindam Chaudhary Deputy Commissioner, Mandi on the rainfall situation
Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh situation arising out of heavy rainfall in the state
"Few bodies have been retrieved from under the debris here; 10-15 people are still buried under the debris. All efforts are being made to safely rescue people. 12-15 people have died in Mandi district due to inclement weather."
Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh situation arising out of heavy rainfall in the state
- ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2023
"Few bodies have been retrieved from under the debris here; 10-15 people are still buried under the debris. All efforts are being made to safely rescue people. 12-15 people have... pic.twitter.com/zwjdlOp4R5
Landslide strikes a temple building in Shimla following heavy rainfall in the area, operation underway to rescue stranded persons
#WATCH | Landslide strikes a temple building in Shimla following heavy rainfall in the area, operation underway to rescue stranded persons
- ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2023
(Video source: Police) pic.twitter.com/MVYxIS9gt3
Uttarakhand College Building Collapses, Washed Away In Floodwaters
Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand, a building of the Doon Defence College in Dehradun's Maldevta collapsed on Monday. The building was washed away by the strong currents of the River Bandal, which was overflowing after continuous rainfall in the state for the last 24 hours.
The meteorological department in Uttarakhand has issued a red alert for heavy rains in six districts, including Dehradun and Nainital. The hill state has been severely affected by the continuous monsoon rain, which has caused 60 deaths so far. Additionally, at least 17 people are missing.
Landslides triggered by heavy rain have blocked several roads, including national highways.
Amid Heavy Rain, Red Alert Issued For #Uttarakhand, Orange Alert For #HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/aTJef2fJun
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 14, 2023
16 Dead After Temple Collapses, Homes Washed Away In Himachal Monsoon Fury
16 people have died within 24 hours in two separate incidents related to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, the state's Chief Minister has confirmed. Seven people died after a cloudburst incident in the Solan district last night, while nine others were killed in a landslide at a Shiv Temple in Summer Hill area of Shimla city. Read more
Rain fury in Uttarakhand, defence building collapses
The defence college building in Uttarakhand's Maldevta collapsed on Monday as torrential rains pounded the state, flooding major rivers and their tributaries and causing landslides along the national highways to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri shrines, officials said.
Several people are feared to be buried in landslides triggered by heavy rains in the state.
Alaknanda, Mandakini and Ganga rivers were flowing above the danger level at Rudraprayag, Shrinagar and Devprayag, the disaster control room here said. The Badrinath National highway is blocked at a number of places due to landslide debris.There is also information about one person being buried under the debris near Pipalkoti. In Chamoli district, a flood-like situation has developed along the banks of a dozen rivers, including Alaknanda and its tributaries Pindar, Nandakini and Birhi. Pindar's tributary Pranmati was also flooded due to landslide. Landslides in the upper reaches of Nandakini have caused the water level of the river to increase in the lower areas.
- In Uttarakhand, the defence college building in Dehradun's Maldevta collapsed on Monday as torrential rains pounded the state, flooding major rivers and their tributaries and causing landslides along the national highways to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri shrines, officials said.
- Several people are feared to be buried in landslides triggered by heavy rains in the state.
- According to official estimates, 52 people had died due to rain-related incidents in this monsoon session while another 37 people sustained injuries. Heavy rains in Uttarakhand have triggered landslides and flash floods in several places.
- Two houses in Solan were washed away following the cloudburst on Sunday night. While six people were rescued, seven others were killed in Jadon village, a police official said.
- In another rain-related incident, nine people have died following two landslides at Shiv temple in the Summer Hill area and the Fagli area of Shimla. Several houses were buried under the mud and slush brought down by the landslide in the Fagli area.
- According to the state emergency operation centre, 752 roads were closed in the state because of the calamity. All schools and colleges in the state have been ordered to be shut on Monday.
