himachal pradesh Archives - Disasters News

A deadly landslide struck Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, killing six people and injuring three after a tree collapsed on multiple vehicles near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib. Among the victims were a tourist from Bangalore and two locals. Triggered by a storm, the tree was uprooted from a mountain slope, crushing vehicles and small roadside stalls. Rescue teams, police, and medical staff rushed to the site, transporting the injured to a nearby hospital. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed condolences and directed officials to provide immediate relief to victims' families. Eyewitnesses reported delays in assistance, with videos of the disaster circulating widely on social media. Rescue efforts are still ongoing, and officials are monitoring the situation as further...

A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district has caused flash floods, leaving villages cut off and damaging homes, roads, and vehicles. The worst-affected area is Luwai village in the remote Chhota Bhanghal valley. Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has led to landslides and rising water levels. Four vehicles were buried under debris, while 14 houses and a middle school building suffered severe damage. Power supply poles have been uprooted, leaving many villages without electricity. Landslides and fallen trees have blocked roads, stopping traffic in areas like Multhan, Luhardi, Barot, and Kothi Kohar. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded as roads remain covered with snow and large rocks. To prevent further damage, authorities have opened the floodgates of two hydroelectric p...

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Landslide Near Manikaran Sahib Kills Six, Rescue Ops Underway

Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Himachal’s Kangra, Villages Cut Off as Roads Blocked and Homes Damaged