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‘No coordination, greed’: Buried in Himachal rubble, questions over hydropower projects

The mournful silence along Sainj valley, about 50 kilometres from Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu, is broken only by the rumble of the Pin Parvati river and bulldozers in the distance. Bustling settlements have now been replaced by silt and boulders – brought on by the recent floods – and their inhabitants…

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Himachal Pradesh government declares incessant rain as State calamity

Himachal Pradesh declared a 'Natural Calamity Affected Area' after heavy rains caused 330 deaths and ₹10,000 crore in losses. 12,000 houses were damaged, roads, power and communication systems were affected. The state government is providing relief and has asked the Central government to assist.

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Chhattisgarh CM announces financial assistance of Rs 11 cr for disaster victims of Himachal Pradesh

Expressing solidarity with the people affected by heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday announced a financial aid of Rs 11 crores. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand as climate change alters humidity, temperature pattern: Experts

BATHINDA: The Indian Himalayas have been in shambles from the beginning of the Monsoon season and the flash flooding, landslides killed several people across Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand apart from causing huge causing huge economic loss.

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UNESCO World Heritage site Kalka-Shimla railway line affected by heavy rain and floods

The relentless rain and flood situation in Himachal Pradesh has caused tremendous loss of life and property, the most recent one being the historic 94-km Kalka-Shimla railway line. The railway line is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹11 crore aid for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Bhupesh Baghel announced to release ₹11 crore on behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh to the Himachal Pradesh government for the relief and rehabilitation of victims of the disaster.

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Himachal Pradesh rains | Another body recovered from temple collapse site in Shimla, death toll climbs to 72

The Shiv temple in Summer Hill area in Shimla was crowded with devotees on August 14, when the landslide struck. Eight persons are still feared buried in the debris.

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Himachal: Choppers carried out over 50 sorties in last 48 hours, rescued over 780 people, says IAF

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Hit worse than Covid’: Despair shrouds Himachal’s orchards and hotels after flood

Despair looms over apple orchards in Theog, a few kilometres away from Shimla. The first hit was due to irregularities in the weather cycle this year and then the rains and the floods in July dealt the final blow – the final yield is likely to be reduced by two-thirds.

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Himachal Pradesh: 13 bodies recovered so far, says NDRF as rescue operations enter 4th day in Shimla's Summer Hill

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Thursday said a total of 13 bodies, among 21 people who went missing after a massive landslide struck the Summer Hill area of Shimla earlier this week, have been recovered. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two killed in Joshimath as heavy rain ravages the hills

Two dead, five critically injured in Uttarakhand house collapse; IAF rescues 5,040 people in Himachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, two people died and five were critically injured after a house collapse in Helang

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Dry weather comes as a blessing to Idukki’s tourism industry

Idukki's tourist destinations, incl. Munnar, Thekkady & Wagamon, are witnessing a heavy rush due to lack of rain in Kerala & rain fury in Himachal Pradesh. Hotels & resorts are fully booked & North Indian tourists are seeking accommodation. DTPC & Eravikulam National Park are also seeing a surge in…

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Himachal rain fury | Schools, colleges shut, death toll climbs to 57

Death toll in Himachal Pradesh rain fury rises to 57. 13 bodies recovered from Summer Hill, 5 from Fagli, 2 from Krishna Nagar. 10 feared buried in collapsed Shiv temple. 800 roads blocked, losses over ₹7,200 crore. CM urges Centre to declare national calamity, release ₹2,000 crore for restoration.

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Yamuna recedes after crossing danger mark in Delhi

Yamuna's water level in Delhi dropped Wed. after crossing danger mark of 205.33m on Tues. due to rain in upper catchment areas. 56 killed in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand ravaged by rain. In July, Delhi faced unprecedented flooding due to heavy rainfall, Yamuna swelled to 208.66m. Encroachments on floodplain, extreme rain…

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Rain fury claims more lives in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand

Two dead, 53 dead in Himachal Pradesh, five dead in Uttarakhand due to rain-related incidents. Landslides in HP raze 8 houses, slaughterhouse buried. 45 rescued in Uttarakhand using zip-lines. Rivers near danger mark in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh government asks residents to vacate dilapidated homes.

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Himachal Pradesh: Death toll rises to 55 due to unprecedented rains; Restoration work on war footing

In light of the unfortunate situation, the state decided not to hold any cultural festivities for Independence Day, said CM Sukhu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More rain expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand on August 15: IMD

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to continue into Tuesday before reducing by the end of the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

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Uttarakhand: Rishikesh receives highest rainfall across country in last 24 hrs; Says IMD

Uttarakhand's Rishikesh recorded the highest rainfall, across the country, in a span of 24 hours on Monday morning with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showing that it received 42.00 cm of rain during the period. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Daily Dose Ep 1429: Himachal toll rises, SC on TV penalties

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, the Supreme Court, and Ukraine.

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Himachal Pradesh: President Murmu expresses grief at deaths of people in rain-related mishaps

President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief at the deaths of several people in rain-related mishaps in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Himachal Pradesh: Seven killed in cloudburst in Solan, around 20 feared buried in Shimla landslides

Seven members of a family were killed in a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district while 15 to 20 people were feared buried in two landslides in Shimla city as rain wreaked havoc in the state. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘River didn’t come to us, we went to it’: How NHAI’s ‘all-weather’ highways eroded in Himachal

A spate of national highways bending along the Himalayan rivers have cropped up in Himachal Pradesh over the past years. Several of these roads, built by the National Highways Authority of India by cutting up mountains, are deemed “all-weather” – but the recent floods have uncovered a different reality.

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National Highway 205 blocked near Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur due to landslip

National Highway 205 was blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslip

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in eight districts, issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for eight districts of Shimla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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