Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst: 1 Dead, 28 Missing, Rescue Efforts In Full Swing
A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh has caused severe flooding, leading to one death and leaving at least 28 people missing. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is leading a major search and rescue effort.
Late last night, a cloudburst struck the Samej Khad area in Rampur, Shimla district, causing sudden and intense flooding. Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap reported that 19 people went missing after this incident. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, local police, and home guards are on the scene, and drones are being used to help locate the missing.
Another cloudburst occurred in Thaltukhod, Padhar subdivision, Mandi district. Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan confirmed that one body has been recovered and nine people are still missing.
The floods have also damaged several houses. The district administration and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are working to assist those affected. Meanwhile, disturbing images from the region show the swollen Beas River surging through valleys and towns.
The relationship between gut microbes, hormones, and dietary preferences is a fascinating area of study…
AI systems like ChatGPT have been linked to environmental concerns, with reports showing their significant…
Rabi Lamichhane, RSP chief and ex-home minister, secures bail in the Swarnalakshmi Cooperative fraud case…
Metformin, the widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes, has recently gained attention for…
California wildfires leave destruction in their wake, with Stanford experts warning of the underestimated dangers…
Report of Kenya's child abduction shows around 44 percent of child has been abducted between…