Himachal Cop House Turns Into Debris, Joins Duty: HP Landslide
Ashok Guleria, 54, is posted as a head constable in Shimla, after retirement as Lance Naik from the Indian Army. Two years ago he built a house at a cost of Rs 80 lakh in his native village in Mandi district, which turned into a mound of debris on August 14 morning following the landslide in Himachal Pradesh. However, putting aside the pain, Ashok was seen on duty in hours.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, rainfall, landslide, Police Official, House Debris
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh Rains: 7 Died In Cloudburst In Solan, CM Orders Rescue Operation
The heavy rainfall, landslide, and cloudburst have created a ruckus in Himachal Pradesh. In the past 24 hours, seven people died amid a cloudburst in Solan district and at least nine died in a landslide incident reported near Shiv Temple, in Uttarakhand. CM condemned the deaths and asked the concerned officials to start the rescue operation, as many are feared trapped under the debris.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, landslide, rainfall, Cloudburst, Deaths
Courtesy: NDTV
Kedarnath Yatra: 5 Pilgrims Died Due To Landslide In Uttarakhand
Five pilgrims were killed after a car they were travelling in was buried under the debris of a landslide at Tarsali under Chowki Phata in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, police said on Saturday. According to officials, the victims, including one from Gujarat, were on their way to Kedarnath when the incident took place on Thursday evening. Furthermore, the IMD has issued rain and landslide alert in Uttarakhand.
Tags: Kedarnath, Pilgrims Died, Yatra, landslide, Debris
Courtesy: Zee News
Uttarakhand: Landslide Near Kedarnath Kills 3 People, 17 Missing
In Uttarakhand's Kedarnath, three people have died and seventeen are reportedly missing after a massive landslide occurred in the Rudraprayag district, 16 km before the Kedarnath temple. On August 5, the officials confirmed the updates and are conducting rescue and search operations. Furthermore, officials added that two roadside shops and dhabas were washed away in the heavy debris that came down from the mountain.
Tags: Kedarnath, landslide, Uttarakhand Disaster, missing people, Death
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Landslide In Kedarnath Amid Rain, 19 People Missing
Nearly 19 people were missing after heavy rains caused flashfloods and triggered a landslide on the Kedarnath Yatra route in Uttarakhand on Thursday night. Several shops were also washed away near the Gaurikund area. According to an official, relief and rescue operations were underway by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Meanwhile, an orange alert was sounded in Pauri, Tehri, Rudraparayag and… read-more
Tags: Natural Disaster, landslide, Kedarnath, Travel, Rainfall alert
Courtesy: India Today
Gangotri-Yamunotri Highway Blocked Amid Landslide
Due to landslides and falling debris, the Gangotri-Yamunotri highway was blocked in Uttarakhand. On July 26, the officials closed the roads and highways for the safety of people. who were travelling in the region. The authorities said, the debris and rocks are falling constantly and due to this, the roads are not operational. JCB machines and other clearing operations are underway, so that clearance works are underway.
Tags: National news, landslide, Block Roads, Debris, Management
Courtesy: ANI News
Jammu & Kashmir-Srinagar Highway Blocked Amid Rain, Landslide
Continuous rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir had led to another landslide in the region. Due to rainfall on July 21, the concerned management and disaster authority has blocked the Jammu and Kashmir-Srinagar National Highway. Furthermore, as a precautionary measure, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings for potential floods, landslides, and rockfalls in some parts of Jammu division. Meanwhile, the concerned authorities are working to… read-more
Tags: Jammu & Kashmir, landslide, rainfall, highway blocked, Nature
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Raigarh Landslide Incident Kills 4 People, 3 Injured, Rescue Operation Underway
Four people died and three were injured, after a tragic landslide in the Raigarh region of Maharashtra. According to sources, on July 19 at midnight, a landslide was reported in Irshalwadi village in Khalapur tehsil, leaving people injured and dead. The disaster management and NDRF teams rushed to the spot and rescued 22 people feared trapped under the debris. In addition, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also arrived at the site.
Tags: landslide, Raigarh, NDRF, Maharashtra CM, KILLED, RESCUE OPERATION
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Nepal Landslides: 13 Killed, 14 Missing In Various Parts Of Achham District
Following multiple landslides in Nepal’s Achham district, as many as 13 persons have been killed, and 14 others have gone missing, on September 17. Meanwhile, Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has ordered to deploy helicopter to carry out search and rescue operations. This has come due to incessant rainfall Nepal has been receiving. Besides, Nepal is also facing flooding and waterlogging in various parts of the country.
Tags: Nepal, Achham, landslide, Flood, World news
Courtesy: ANI
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Closed For Vehicular Movement Amid Landslide
Due to landslides in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, highways have been blocked for vehicular movement. On September 7, Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police tweeted, "Jammu Srinagar NHW (NH-44) blocked at Rampari, Banihal due to stone slide. However, Mughal Road, SSG Road through for vehicular movement". The highways were also closed earlier on September 5, amid landslides. Notably, Jammu Srinagar Highway is the connect between UT and other regions.… read-more
Tags: Vehicular Movement, highway blocked, jammu srinagar highway, landslide, Authority
Courtesy: ANI