Relief efforts intensify in flood-hit Seraj as many areas remain cut off
As people affected by flash floods in Seraj area of Mandi district on June 30, are still struggling for basic needs, Mandi district administration is making every effort to provide succor to people. Several areas are still cut off from main roads and are walking miles to get relief material
Sukhu calls for climate study amid rising cloudbursts in Himachal
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has stressed the need for a scientific study to know the causes of recent cloud bursts and flash floods in several parts of the state. While presiding over a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) at Shimla on Monday the CM said, “Natural
CM orders CID probe into wooden logs found after Kullu flash floods
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has ordered an investigation into the reports of wooden logs found floating in flash floods near River Parvati in Kullu district and wood accumulated in Pandoh Dam in Mandi district, after flash floods last week. Handing over the investigation to state criminal investigation department (CID)
Kangana Ranaut blames Jai Ram Thakur for advising against visit to flood affected areas
Mandi Member of Parliament Kagana Ranaut, after facing criticism for not visiting flash flood-ravaged areas of Mandi and Kullu districts after June 30, where the worst devastation occurred, has blamed former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur for allegedly asking her not to visit the region as roads are badly damaged.
IMD issues orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain in several places in next three hours
The Indian Meteorological Department Shimla has issued an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain with moderate thunderstorm and lightning for several districts of Himachal Pradesh . “Heavy to very heavy rain with moderate thunderstorm/lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi,
CM Sukhu denies ignoring calls from Jai Ram Thakur amid flood crisis
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has strongly denied the allegation of former CM and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur of not responding to calls made by the latter. Talking to media persons at Shimla on Friday, the CM said , “I and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri spoke to
Kulbhushan Upmanyu calls for scientific probe into Himachal disasters
President of Himalayan Niti Abhiyan and known environmentalist Kulbushan Upmanyu has demanded a deep scientific study to know the reasons for the recent natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh. In a video message, expressing his serious concern over the huge loss of human life and property in the state he has
Biggest challenge to trace the missing, restore connectivity and provide relief : Mandi DC on flood fury
Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan said, “Heavy rainfall and cloud bursts followed by devastating flash floods at several places in Mandi district have taken a heavy toll on human life, government and private property on Jun 30, but district administration in coordination with all departments. Is working overtime to restore vital
“CM unreachable in crisis”: Jai Ram Thakur, demands beefing up flood relief efforts
Former Chief Minister, and Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur has criticized Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for “being insensitive to problems of people affected by the recent flash floods “. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Thursday, former CM Jai Ram Thakur said, “Several areas of Seraj,
Flash Flood Fury in Mandi: 13 Dead, 29 Missing, CM and EX-CM visit affecated areas
At least thirteen people lost their lives, 29 people are still missing and 134 people were evacuated in devastating flash floods at various places of Mandi distinct during the past twenty four hours, as per data released by Mandi District Disaster Management Authority. The worst affected areas struck by cloudbursts