Six people were killed and 13 others were feared dead in separate incidents of flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Saturday. Twenty-two people, who were stranded following a flash flood in the state's Hamirpur district, were evacuated safely, they said. According to officials, train service between Jogindernagar and
SHIMLA, Aug 20: Six people were killed and 13 others were feared dead in separate incidents of flash flood and landslide triggered by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Saturday. Twenty-two people, who were stranded following a flash flood in the state’s Hamirpur district, were evacuated safely, they said. According to officials, trains between Jogindernagar-Pathankot route have been suspended after the Chakki bridge in Kangra district collapsed in the morning due to heavy rains. The railway authorities had […]
An artificial lake has been formed in the Gajj river in the Ghera area, 5 km from Dharamsala, threatening the habitations downstream. Sources said the lake was formed after landslides blocked the river flow yesterday.
A flash flood in the Manji river in Dharamsala last year had left a trail of destruction. Many private buildings and government infrastructure were damaged. Those living on the banks of the river are fearful that another flash flood may occur during the current monsoon season.