Himachal Pradesh rain toll 71; 1,700 rescued as dam water floods Kangra

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on August 16, 2023
Rain-related deaths since Sunday in Himachal rose to 71 even as 1,700 people were evacuated with the help of the armed forces in flood-hit Kangra district following release of water from the Pong dam.

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Published on August 16, 2023 -  06:33
Himachal: Houses collapse in Shimla | More Rain expected | Casualties cross 60 | OneIndia News
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 60 casualties resulting from rain-related incidents since the onset of landslides and continuous rainfall. In Mandi district, the second-highest death toll stands at 24 as a consequence of the devastating landslides. Himachal Pradesh University has suspended teaching activities until August 19. More rainfall is expected for the next 4 days. The Indian Army is conducting flood relief operations in various districts, including Shimla, Fatehpur, Indora, and Kangra. #HimachalPradesh #Shimla #HouseCollapse ~HT.98~ED.102~PR.153~

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