India floods: The frequency of such events has set new records of economic stress, the report added. Among natural disasters, India mostly witnesses floods.
Pune: A well-intentioned birthday surprise for Soniya Rohra took a distressing turn when she and her husband, Lokesh Punjabi, found themselves stranded in Manali for nearly three days. The couple, hailing from Pune, had meticulously planned a trip to the picturesque hill station to celebrate Soniya's 35th birthday. However, heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides left them marooned in a remote Kullu village, devoid of basic amenities., Pune News, Times Now
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre as interim aid and said the relief manual will be changed to enhance compensation to flood victims in the state.