Tag: flash floods

Over 70 Rescued as Indian Army Leads Relief Operations After Uttarakhand Cloudbursts

“This morning, we established crossings from Dharali to Mukhwa and Harsil and safely evacuated 70-80 civilians to the army camp,” Col Harshvardhan said.

August 6, 2025

Uttarakhand CM Leads Relief Efforts in Cloudburst-Hit Uttarkashi; Over 130 Rescued as Army, NDRF Step In

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at Joshiyada helipad in Uttarkashi on Tuesday to personally oversee rescue and relief operations in the wake of devastating cloudbursts that triggered flash floods and landslides in the region. Surveying the ground situation, CM Dhami reviewed an extensive high-intensity rescue operation involving the Indian Army, ITBP, SDRF, NDRF,...

August 6, 2025

Over 130 Rescued as Twin Cloudbursts Devastate Uttarkashi; CM Dhami, Centre Assure Full Support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and assured full central support. “I have spoken with CM Dhami and received updates. My prayers are with those affected,” he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

August 6, 2025

Texas Flash Floods Kill Over 50; Rescue Efforts Intensify as Officials Declare Day of Prayer

Hundreds of people across the region have been evacuated or rescued—many by helicopter—as water levels overwhelmed homes, roads, and infrastructure.

July 6, 2025

Assam Reels Under First Wave of Floods: Eight Dead, Thousands Affected by Flash Floods and Landslides

Rescue and relief operations are being carried out by the SDRF, NDRF, Fire Services, and local administration.

June 1, 2025

J-K : Restoration efforts begin in Ramban after cloudburst, flash floods damage property; no casualties reported

Officials have confirmed that while there was significant property damage, no casualties were reported.

April 22, 2025

Kashmir Schools Closed Amid Severe Weather; Landslides and Flash Floods Cause Devastation in Ramban

The closure comes amid intense rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides affecting large parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

April 21, 2025

Death toll in Afghanistan’s flash floods rises to 18, worsening crisis

Fresh floods worsen Afghanistan's already dire humanitarian crisis, adding to the toll from multiple natural disasters in the past years.

May 19, 2024

At least 33 killed, 27 injured in flash floods in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is among the most vulnerable countries against natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides and drought.

April 15, 2024

41 killed, 13 missing in Himachal Pradesh flash floods, landslides

The Chandigarh-Manali highway has been shut for traffic between Mandi and Kullu since Friday, while alternative routes between Mandi and Kullu were also blocked due to landslides on Monday.

August 15, 2023