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PremiumThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for eight districts in Himachal Pradesh, indicating high weather impact. In the state's Solan district, a landslide occurred on the Shimla-Kalka road of National Highway-5 during the early hours of Friday. Remarkably, this road only reopened on Thursday after a week-long closure.
Officials have reported that the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, which has led to numerous landslides and falling debris incidents. More than 200 roads remain inaccessible due to these adverse conditions.
As reported by ANI, state Revenue and Horticulture Minister, Jagat Singh Negi, mentioned that both road restoration and electricity supply schemes are underway. He emphasized the active involvement of teams and officers on the ground to address the situation. Stay with Livemint for the latest updates.
India Meteorological Centre in Himachal Pradesh has predicted that moderate to heavy rainfall is very likely to continue over the state in the next three hours.
According to the IMD statement, moderate to heavy rainfall at many places is very likely to continue over the state with very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the district of Chamba Kangra Hamirpur Mandi Bilaspur Solan Shimla Kullu and Sirmaur.
It further forecasted very heavy rainfall at many places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Beas, Ranjit Sagar and the Pong dam catchment area.
All schools and colleges in the state to be closed on 14th August, due to incessant rainfall: Department of Education.
Due to heavy rain, a flood-like situation continued to prevail in The Balh Valley of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Many tourists are stranded due to the situation, said officials.
Fifty-two people have died and around 37 have been injured till date during the monsoon season due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand that triggered landslides and flash floods in several places in the State, according to official estimates.
Shimla district have demanded that they be resettled in safer locations since their houses have suffered considerable damage and some even developed cracks following intense rains last month.
The villagers in the district's Racholi panchayat area have been complaining that the relief provided by the state government following the cloudburst on July 25 was too inadequate.
The Himachal Pradesh police have issued an advisory to citizens asking them to avoid unessential travel and travel at night in areas where roads are not proper as the landslides and rockslides are not visible.
Amid incessant rainfall, repeated instances of landslides and rockslides have been witnessed in several districts of the hill state, said the officials on Saturday. (ANI)
The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for August 13 and August 14.
As per IMD, heavy rainfall is also likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14.
"Urgent red alert issued for Uttarakhand as heavy to very heavy rainfall, reaching extremely heavy levels (more than 204.4 mm), is forecasted for August 13th and 14th. Stay safe," India Meteorological Department tweeted. (ANI)
The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for August 13 and August 14.
As per IMD, heavy rainfall is also likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14.
"Urgent red alert issued for Uttarakhand as heavy to very heavy rainfall, reaching extremely heavy levels (more than 204.4 mm), is forecasted for August 13th and 14th. Stay safe," India Meteorological Department tweeted. (ANI)
The National Highway number 5 running through Himachal Pradesh has been temporarily closed at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo in the state's Solan district due to landslides, police said.
The officials further said that the restoration work is underway.
The Highway was opened for light vehicles on Thursday had to be shut again on Friday due to landslides the police said. (ANI)
National Highway 205 (NH 205) was on Sunday blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslide, said authorities. They also said that two trucks and one light motor vehicle were damaged in the landslide.
"NH 205 totally blocked at Dakesh due to a landslide. Two trucks & one LMV were damaged. An alternate route is Darlamod to Beri via Kharsi ( single road)," HP Traffic, Tourist and Railways Police posted on X (formerly Twitter). (ANI)
The Himachal Pradesh police have issued an advisory to citizens asking them to avoid unessential travel and travel at night in areas where roads are not proper as the landslides and rockslides are not visible.
Amid incessant rainfall, repeated instances of landslides and rockslides have been witnessed in several districts of the hill state, said the officials on Saturday.
According to the Himachal Police, the continuous downpours in Himachal Pradesh have led to the occurrence of rockslides and landslides in various parts of the state. (ANI)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for eight districts in Himachal Pradesh. Read the full story here.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for 13 and 14 August as extremely heavy rains of more than 204.4 mm has been predicted. As per IMD, heavy rainfall is also likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14. Read the full story here.
National Highway 205 (NH 205) was on Sunday blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslide, said authorities. They also said that two trucks and one light motor vehicle were damaged in the landslide.
"NH 205 totally blocked at Dakesh due to a landslide. Two trucks & one LMV were damaged. An alternate route is Darlamod to Beri via Kharsi ( single road)," HP Traffic, Tourist and Railways Police posted on X (formerly Twitter).
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, with predictions for 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' in the region for the next two days.
The IMD advised locals to refrain from venturing into areas prone to water logging and from vulnerable structures.
In a post on X, IMD wrote, "Intense rainfall ahead. An orange alert has been issued for Sub- Himalayan, West Bengal and Sikkim. Prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm on August 12 and 13. Stay safe and stay informed!"
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for eight districts of Shimla.
According to Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD, "The rain is forecasted for most of the places. We have issued orange alerts of heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi and Una districts of the state," said Bui Lal. (ANI)
Fifty-two people have died and around 37 have been injured till date during the monsoon season due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand that triggered landslides and flash floods in several places in the State, according to official estimates.
“Due to the disaster caused by heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand, the state has suffered a loss of about ₹650 crore so far, which may increase in the coming days. 52 people have been killed, 37 injured, and 19 missing in different accidents due to rain-related disasters," according to the State Disaster Management Department. (ANI)
The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for August 13 and August 14.
As per IMD, heavy rainfall is also likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14.
"Urgent red alert issued for Uttarakhand as heavy to very heavy rainfall, reaching extremely heavy levels (more than 204.4 mm), is forecasted for August 13th and 14th. Stay safe," India Meteorological Department tweeted.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, with predictions for 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' in the region for the next two days.
The IMD advised locals to refrain from venturing into areas prone to water logging and from vulnerable structures.
In a post on X, (formerly called Twitter), IMD wrote: "Intense rainfall ahead. An orange alert has been issued for Sub- Himalayan, West Bengal and Sikkim. Prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm on August 12 and 13. Stay safe and stay informed!" (ANI)
The Baba Garib Nath Temple has been submerged after the water level of the Bhakra Dam on Saturday reached 1,670 feet in the Una district, said the officials.
The Himachal Police said that the Baba Garib Nath Temple in Una's Androli Village submerged after the Bhakra Dam water level reached 1,670 feet on Saturday.
The HP Police also advised the people to avoid travelling and to refrain from wandering around the Bhakra reservoir. (ANI)
Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway-94 has been closed for traffic due to heavy debris and boulders piling up after a landslide occured on Friday, officials said.
Brijesh Bhatt, District Disaster Officer of Tehri Garhwal, said that the Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway-94 is closed due to heavy debris and boulders coming near Bagadhar.
"The national highway has been closed since last 24 hours, due to heavy debris and boulders that came yesterday," he said. (ANI)
The Himachal Pradesh police have issued an advisory to citizens asking them to avoid unessential travel and travel at night in areas where roads are not proper as the landslides and rockslides are not visible.
Amid incessant rainfall, repeated instances of landslides and rockslides have been witnessed in several districts of the hill state, said the officials on Saturday. (ANI)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for eight districts of the state.
According to Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD, "The rain is forecasted for most of the places. We have issued orange alerts of heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi and Una districts of the state," said Bui Lal.
He added that in the past 24 hours, the majority of the locations in the Kangra, Solan, Mandi, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur districts received considerable rainfall over the previous 24 hours. (ANI)
