Himachal Pradesh rain highlights: 51 killed in rain-related incidents in hill state

Uttarakhand rain LIVE updates: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in the state and also reviewed the increasing water level of the Ganga river in Rishikesh district.

He conducted an aerial survey of Mohanchatti, the disaster-affected area of ​​Yamkeshwar block of Pauri district.

Uttarakhand rain LIVE updates: There's a flood-like situation in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh due to incessant rains. The water level of Ganga is above the danger level, informed the officials on Monday. The Triveni Ghat has submerged due to the increased water level in Ganga. Rishikesh police have barricaded the tourists from going to Ganga Ghat. The police rescued 20 people trapped in submerged houses in Rishikesh's Ambagh, said the officials.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: At least 51 people were killed as rains wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh. The weather office predicted extremely heavy rains in nine out of 12 districts of the state, barring Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti, on Monday and issued a yellow warning for Tuesday.

Uttarakhand rain LIVE updates: Three persons were killed and 10 others went missing on Monday as torrential rains pounded Uttarakhand, demolishing buildings and causing landslides which breached the national highways to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri shrines leading to the suspension of Chardham yatra for two days.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami told ANI "Several places have been damaged in the last 48 hours, due to incessant rainfall in the region. Roads have washed away, bridges have been damaged. Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped for the next 2 days. Water level in Ganga River is also rising, keeping this in mind, search and rescue teams are kept on standby."

Restoration work was underway by administration near Chakki Mod after a landslide occurred near Shimla-Kalka highway (Parwanoo).

Rain News LIVE: At least 49 people were killed, nine of them in a temple collapse, and dozens more were feared missing after intense rains caused floods and landslides in India, officials said Monday.

Days of torrential downpours have washed away vehicles, demolished buildings and destroyed bridges in the northern Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: Death toll in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh rose to 48 as more bodies were recovered by the SDRF and NDRF during rescue operations.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: NDRF personnel are conducting a rescue operation in Summer Hill region of Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: Incessant rains continue to affect normal life in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi. Heavy rainfall alert has been issued in the district for Tuesday.

Uttarakhand rain LIVE updates: Uttarakhand's Rishikesh recorded the highest rainfall, across the country, in a span of 24 hours on Monday morning with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showing that it received 42.00 cm of rain during the period.

The Kalka-Shimla rail track, which is famous for its toy trains, suffered damage due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in the region.

Incessant rain continues to affect normal life in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi. Heavy rainfall alert has been issued in the district for tomorrow (Tuesday).

Torrential rain in India's Himalayas triggered landslides over the weekend that have killed at least 41 people, with over a dozen trapped or missing, officials said on Monday.

Rain News LIVE: At least 24 people were killed, nine of them in a temple collapse, and dozens more were feared missing after intense rains caused floods and landslides in India, officials said Monday. Days of torrential downpours have washed away vehicles, demolished buildings and destroyed bridges in the northern states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Thousands of people have been stranded, with key roads, power lines and communication networks disrupted.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: At least 33 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh, seven of them buried under the rubble of a temple in Shimla as rains wreaked havoc in the state, triggering landslides that blocked key roads and brought down houses, officials said on Monday.

Rain News LIVE: “In the last 24 hours, intense rainfall has drenched various parts of India. Rishikesh in Uttarakhand takes the lead with a whopping 42.00 cm of rain, followed by Kangra, Himachal Pradesh at 27.00 cm”: IMD

Uttarakhand rain LIVE updates: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held separate telephonic conversations with district magistrates and took stock of the devastation in the State caused by heavy rains.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in relief and rescue operations in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh and termed the loss of lives due to the deluge as "extremely distressing".

At least 29 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh, nine of them buried under the rubble of a temple after a landslip in Shimla, as rains wreaked havoc in the state.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: "Several places in Himachal Pradesh received rainfall in the last 24 hours...For August 15, a 'yellow' alert has been issued which includes Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur and Hamirpur," said IMD Deputy Director, Bui Lal.

Uttarakhand rain LIVE updates: Efforts are underway to rescue four members of a family from Haryana who got trapped under the debris of a resort, which collapsed in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal district, police said on Monday, adding that a 10-year-old girl was safely pulled out from the rubble by rescue personnel.

Rain News LIVE: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Monday spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and state BJP President Rajeev Bindal, and enquired about the loss due to cloudburst and landslide in the state.

He extended full support to Himachal Pradesh by all means.

India Meterological Department (IMD) has predicted a possibility of rain in areas of Punjab and Haryana for the next two to three days. “The areas of Punjab and Haryana which are bordering states to Himachal Pradesh may receive heavy rains,” said Manmohan Singh, Director of the Meteorological Department.

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday condoled the deaths of people due to cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. She wrote, "Sad news was received of several deaths due to cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Solan and massive landslide at Shiv Temple in Summerhill, Shimla. May God give peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured and the safe recovery of the missing".

Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates: Kalka-Shimla railway track at km 92/6-92/7 between Jutogh & Summer Hill railway stations has been washed away due to heavy rains. The hill state witnessed incessant rainfall in the last few days.