Himachal Pradesh (HP) recorded the second-highest number of deaths in hydro-meteorological disasters in the country this year, with 358 fatalities reported due to rains, landslides, and cloudburst incidents.
Sikkim officials, accompanied by local representatives, carried out a joint inspection today in Pakyong, following the devastation caused by an intense cloudburst, late last night.
At least two government middle schools at Gadgram and Sonsua and a couple of other structures also suffered damages, while three parked private vehicles were washed away.
Restoration works are underway in Rampur where the cloudburst and following flashfloods damaged a road that connected Rampur and Samej regions.
As many as 33 persons are reported missing in the area, while 10 trapped individuals were successfully rescued. The disaster also damaged 38 houses and two bridges in the village.
Five people were killed and three persons have been missing following a cloudburst at Jadon village in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan,…
According to HP State Emergency Operation Centre spokesperson, the cloudburst occurred in Malagi Dadiyat tehsil Ponta Sahib of the district.
Five members of a family in Himachal Pradesh went missing after a cloudburst in Sirmaur district on Thursday, officials said.…
A cloudburst struck the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, raising the water levels of the Gigi River. Visuals…
No loss of life has so far been reported. Rescue teams of the Army, BRO, ITBP, NDRF, UTDRF and Police swung into action to deal with the situation.
