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Severe Impact of Cloudburst in Jadon Village
A cloudburst in Jadon village, part of the Kandaghat sub division in Solan, has caused havoc. The sudden release of rainwater resulted in two houses and a cowshed being washed away. Unfortunately, nine lives were lost with three individuals still missing. Additionally, five people were rescued from the disaster. Continuous heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides and causing widespread damage. The Shimla Chandigarh road has been closed for buses and trucks due to the perilous weather conditions.
Concerns About Safety and Infrastructure Of Himachal Pradesh
Landslides have hit various areas, including a temple, raising concerns about the safety of surrounding buildings. The Chief Minister has closed all schools and colleges in the state due to the relentless rainfall. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu wants to share something very important with everyone. In an interview with NDTV he said that we should be careful and not go near places where landslides might occur.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Urgent Instructions for Heavy Rain Preparedness
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wants everyone to be ready for heavy rain in different parts of the state. He’s been finding out which areas got too much rain and how people are being helped. He told the officials to make sure that if the rain causes problems, the people who are affected get help quickly, following the rules. He also wants to know how much damage happened because of the rain. The Chief Minister told the people in charge of each district that the teams taking care of things and helping others should be ready all the time, 24 hours a day.
Temple Surrounded by Floodwater: Panchvaktra Mahadev in Mandi District
The heavy rains caused a lot of trouble in Himachal Pradesh. Even the old Panchvaktra Mahadev temple in Mandi district is surrounded by the floodwater. You can see the water waves right next to this temple, which is built by the Beas River and Suketi Khad.
Damage to Roads and Infrastructure
Numerous roads totaling 621, have been closed for vehicular traffic due to the heavy rains. Mandi, Shimla and Bilaspur are among the districts heavily impacted by road closures.
Impact on Agriculture and Homes
Villages like Ghomu and Jawali in Mandi district have experienced damage to agricultural land and homes due to the ongoing landslides.
Bhakra Beas Management Board’s Response
The Bhakra Beas Management Board has decided to release water from the Pong Dam to manage the increased water levels. Hamirpur district has been particularly affected by the rising water, causing damage to infrastructure and homes.
Shimla’s Struggles
Shimla, the state capital has faced landslides that damaged vehicles and disrupted essential supplies. Landslides blocked roads near Dudhli and St. Edwards School, causing disruptions in transportation.
Ongoing Monsoon Impact
Since the start of the monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh has suffered significant losses and reported 257 deaths from rain-related incidents and road accidents.
Significant loses and impact
- Himachal Pradesh has faced the worst consequences of the recent floods and landslides. Officials revealed an astonishing loss of ₹7,020.28 crore due to the powerful impact of the monsoon season.The monsoon began on June 24 in Himachal Pradesh and the toll on human lives has been heartbreaking. Among the 257 lives lost 66 were due to landslides and flash floods, while 191 were due to road accidents and other reasons. Additionally 32 individuals are missing, and 290 have been injured.
- Around 1,376 houses have suffered damage, and 7,935 houses have been partially affected by the disasters.
- Approximately 270 shops and 2,727 cow sheds have been damaged during the monsoon.
The state has experienced a series of 90 landslides and 55 flash flood incidents showcasing the relentless force of nature. As a result, almost 450 roads including 2 National Highways, remain closed.
A total of 1,814 electricity supply schemes are still affected, and 59 water supply schemes remain disrupted, affecting communities across the state.
Weather Forecast and Alerts
The forecast predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning until August 17, with a wet spell expected to continue until August 19. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for eight districts in Himachal Pradesh.
Rescue and Restoration Efforts
Authorities are actively working to restore roads and electricity supply in the affected areas. Teams and officers are on the ground addressing the situation.
Landslide Tragedy in Uttarakhand:
A separate tragedy unfolded in Uttarakhand as a landslide buried a vehicle in the Rudraprayag district, leading to the loss of five lives. The Kedarnathgya highway suffered a collapse due to falling debris and boulders, causing the vehicular entrapment.
Uttarakhand’s Alarming Weather Alerts
The Meteorological Department has issued ‘Red’ and ‘Orange’ alerts from August 11 to August 14 across most of Uttarakhand’s districts due to heightened weather concerns.
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