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20 Aug

Himachal Faces Fresh Rain Threat as Monsoon Damage Mounts to ₹1,033 Crore

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience another round of rainfall on August 20 and 21, even as the state continues to assess the massive damage caused by the ongoing monsoon season. Weather officials have forecast light to moderate showers, with vulnerable areas remaining at risk of landslides and flash floods. The prolonged spell of adverse weather has caused estimated losses of nearly ₹1,033 crore across the state. The Public Works Department has emerged as the worst affected, reporting damage of approximately ₹750 crore to its assets and infrastructure. The monsoon has also resulted in significant loss of…

18 Aug

Himachal Weather: Heavy Rain May Disrupt Normal Life, Orange Alert Issued for Four Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several parts of Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience intense rainfall on Tuesday, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 10 districts. Authorities have advised residents and visitors to exercise caution as persistent showers could increase the risk of landslides and sudden rises in water levels. Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur have been placed under an Orange Alert, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated locations. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Una, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kullu, Solan and Shimla. No specific rainfall warning has been issued for Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. The administration has appealed…

16 Aug

Himachal Faces Fresh Rain Threat as Monsoon Toll Rises to 183; ₹972 Crore Damage Reported

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of intense rainfall, even as the state continues to deal with the damage caused by the monsoon so far. The latest figures put the death toll at 183, while losses to government and private property have climbed to around ₹972 crore. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rain across several parts of the state over the next few days, with the most intense conditions expected on August 17 and 18. Orange alert covers five districts The weather department has placed Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur…

16 Aug

Himachal Dams Yet to Reach Full Capacity: Low Storage Raises Concern Over Future Power and Irrigation Supply

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Monsoon rains have boosted water inflows into Himachal Pradesh's reservoirs, but three of the state's key water and hydropower projects are still significantly below their full storage levels. The shortfall could become important for irrigation and electricity generation across northern India if rainfall does not improve in the remaining monsoon period. The Bhakra and Pong reservoirs, which are crucial to the water supply network of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are both carrying less water than their maximum levels. Nathpa Jhakri has also recorded a substantial year-on-year decline. Bhakra remains nearly 20 metres below maximum The Bhakra reservoir…

15 Aug

Himachal Braces for More Heavy Rain as Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 181

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under a prolonged spell of unsettled weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rain across the state through August 20 and warning of particularly intense showers over the next few days. The weather department has issued alerts for several districts, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall on August 17 and 18. The warning comes as the monsoon season has already caused significant loss of life and extensive damage to property across the hill state. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur, while similar warnings…

13 Aug

Himachal Weather: Heavy Rain Spell to Continue, Orange Alert in Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under the grip of unsettled weather over the next few days, with the Meteorological Department warning of intense rainfall in parts of the state. An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur, while several other districts have been placed under a yellow warning. The latest forecast has prompted authorities to advise residents as well as tourists to avoid vulnerable locations, particularly riverbanks, streams and areas susceptible to landslides. Western Disturbance likely to intensify rainfall The weather system is expected to become more active from…

10 Aug

Himachal Rain Alert: Kangra, Sirmaur Under Orange Warning as Heavy Showers Raise Landslide Concerns

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The weather situation in Himachal Pradesh is expected to remain challenging over the next couple of days, with the Meteorological Department forecasting intense rainfall in several parts of the state. An orange warning has been issued for select districts, prompting authorities to caution residents and tourists against entering areas vulnerable to flash floods and landslides. For August 10, Kangra and Sirmaur have been placed under an orange alert, while the warning shifts to Kangra and Mandi on August 11. The forecast includes the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in isolated areas. The combination of saturated…

07 Aug

Trees Crash Near Himachal CM’s Shimla Residence; Dense Fog May Cut Visibility to 50 Metres

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several towering Deodar trees came crashing down on a road near Oak Over, the official residence of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, on Friday morning, disrupting movement in the area. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. The fallen trees created difficulties for pedestrians and commuters, with schoolchildren and other residents having to carefully negotiate their way through the affected stretch. The incident occurred amid unsettled weather conditions prevailing across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has simultaneously warned of dense fog in Shimla, with visibility potentially falling to around 50 metres. Motorists have…

06 Aug

Himachal Sees Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall; IMD Predicts More Showers Through August 11

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity has slowed across Himachal Pradesh over the past week, with the state registering a noticeable monsoon deficit even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intermittent showers in the days ahead. According to the latest weather data, Himachal received 13 per cent less rainfall than normal during the last seven days. The biggest shortfall was reported from Lahaul-Spiti, where precipitation remained 87 per cent below the seasonal average. Other districts experiencing deficient rainfall include Hamirpur, Solan, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra and Shimla. In contrast, several districts recorded rainfall above normal levels. Sirmaur witnessed the highest surplus,…

05 Aug

Punjab Pilgrim Killed After Boulder Crashes Into SUV on Himachal Route to Manimahesh

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage to the revered Manimahesh shrine ended in tragedy after a Punjab resident lost his life when a large boulder crashed onto the vehicle he was travelling in on the Chamba-Bharmour road in Himachal Pradesh during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred amid ongoing rainfall that has increased the risk of landslides across the hill state. According to police, four friends from Punjab were heading towards the Manimahesh pilgrimage site in a Mahindra Thar when the accident took place near Mehla in Chamba district at around 3 a.m. A massive rock suddenly rolled…