Himachal Pradesh

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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.

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 05:22 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Himachal Pradesh, rainfall, landslide, Police Official, House Debris

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh

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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.

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 11:03 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Himachal Pradesh, landslide, rainfall, Cloudburst, Deaths

Courtesy: NDTV

Kedarnath

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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.

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 - 11:45 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Kedarnath, Pilgrims Died, Yatra, landslide, Debris

Courtesy: Zee News

Landslide

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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. 

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 - 12:57 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Kedarnath, landslide, Uttarakhand Disaster, missing people, Death

Uttarakhand Roads

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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

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 12:32 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Natural Disaster, landslide, Kedarnath, Travel, Rainfall alert

Courtesy: India Today

Blocked highways

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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.

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 01:55 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: National news, landslide, Block Roads, Debris, Management

Courtesy: ANI News

Jammu And Kashmir National Highway

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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

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 - 10:01 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Jammu & Kashmir, landslide, rainfall, highway blocked, Nature

Raigarh Landslide

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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.

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 09:33 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: landslide, Raigarh, NDRF, Maharashtra CM, KILLED, RESCUE OPERATION

Nepal Achham Landslide

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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.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 - 04:00 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Nepal, Achham, landslide, Flood, World news

Courtesy: ANI

Jammu Srinagar Highway

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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

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 09:30 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Vehicular Movement, highway blocked, jammu srinagar highway, landslide, Authority

Courtesy: ANI