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Monsoon tracker LIVE: Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in Pahalgam; heavy to very heavy rain lash parts of India

Monsoon tracker LIVE: Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in Pahalgam; heavy to very heavy rain lash parts of India

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Heavy to very heavy rain lashed parts of India on Saturday, with Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh among the worst-hit as landslides blocked roads and disrupted public life. According to the India Meteorological Department, very heavy rainfall was recorded over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya, while heavy rainfall was recorded over West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In Uttarakhand, heavy rainfall triggered landslides, blocking 120 roads, including three national highways, while around 100 pilgrims were escorted to safety across a washed-out stretch of the Yamunotri National Highway after the route remained cut off for two days. According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), a massive accumulation of debris completely blocked the highway at Syanachatti in Uttarkashi district on Thursday after incessant rain triggered a landslide that washed away nearly 100 metres of the road. Rescue personnel secured a rope along an alternative path and carefully guided the stranded travellers across one by one. -PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in Pahalgam; no casualties

Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in Pahalgam; no casualties

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Pahalgam cloudburst that triggered flash floods washed away a section of a road. Rescue operations are underway by the army, police and BSF. Photo: Video grab from X/@PTI_News Several hotels and houses were inundated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Saturday (July 12, 2026) after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in a stream, officials said. A sudden spell of intense rainfall, possibly caused by a localised cloudburst, struck the forest areas of Awoora and Dehwathu in Pahalgam, in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, they said. The cloudburst triggered flash floods in a stream in Awoora. The overflowing waters inundated at least half a dozen hotels, prompting the rescue and relocation of tourists to safer places, they said, adding, several houses in the area were also affected. There was no report of any loss of life or injuries. The administration is closely monitoring the situation, officials added. Published – July 12, 2026 11:08 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. …

2025 Uttarkashi Flash Flood Triggered By Ice Patch Collapse, Not Cloudburst: ISRO Study | India News

2025 Uttarkashi Flash Flood Triggered By Ice Patch Collapse, Not Cloudburst: ISRO Study | India News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 11:11 IST ISRO study revealed the flood was triggered by the sudden collapse of an exposed ice patch within the nivation zone of the Srikanta Glacier. Flash floods were triggered in the high altitude villages of Dharali in August 2025. (File) In a recent study, scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have pinpointed an overlooked hazard in snow-covered areas as the cause of the flash flood that ravaged parts of Uttarkashi in August last year. The devastating flash flood in Dharali, located in the Uttarkashi region of the Central Himalayas, led to significant damage and loss of life. According to the study, the flood was triggered by the sudden collapse of an exposed ice patch within the nivation zone of the Srikanta Glacier. Nivation zones are areas in high mountains where glaciers undergo seasonal freezing, thawing, and melt-water movement. These processes break down rocks and transport debris, often resulting in the formation of steep-walled, bowl-like basins due to erosion. First Published: March 07, 2026, 11:11 IST News india 2025 …

Ramban landslide: Schools, govt institutions closed tomorrow due to heavy rainfall and cloudburst video weather updates

Ramban landslide: Schools, govt institutions closed tomorrow due to heavy rainfall and cloudburst video weather updates

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Ramban landslide: Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was stopped from both sides due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at multiple places between Nashri and Banihal. The rain was continuing along the highway, and commuters were advised not to travel. Ramban (J&K) : At least three people, including two children, lost their lives after a landslide hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Sunday (April 20). Heavy rainfall due to cloudbursts triggered flash floods and landslides in several areas of Ramban today. The schools and government institutions will remain shut on Monday (April 21) amid heavy showers.  Schools shut amid heavy showers  Deputy Commissioner (DEO), Ramban posted on X and said, “In view of inclement weather and heavy rain causing flash floods, all Govt and Private  Schools, Colleges & Technical Education Institutions of district Ramban shall remain closed on 21.04.2025. Stay indoors, stay safe! Heavy rain advisory issued in Ramban district Traffic on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended as the road was blocked at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and …

Kin continue desperate search for those missing since 2024 Kedarnath cloudburst | Latest News India

Kin continue desperate search for those missing since 2024 Kedarnath cloudburst | Latest News India

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For eight months, Amar Chand Samaria, 56, an insurance agent from Rajasthan, has pasted posters, distributed pamphlets, and written letters as part of his desperate search for his son, Rupin, an Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee graduate who is among 22 people missing since a cloudburst triggered landslides and flooding along the Kedarnath yatra route in July 2024. The search operation has ended and 22 people remain missing. (HT PHOTO) “I will search for my son until my last breath,” said Samaria even as his son is suspected to have washed away in the swollen Mandakini river. He added he spent the first week scouring every possible place along the yatra route in the hope of finding Rupin. “Then, someone advised me to put up posters and distribute pamphlets,” said Samaria. He alleged official apathy and added the authorities did not even express sympathy. “My financial situation is not very stable… I am also a heart patient.” Rupin left for Kedarnath with his friend, Ghanendra Singh, on July 29 last year two days after he …

Collapse of giant mass of glacial debris triggered 2023 Sikkim flood, no evidence of cloudburst: Study | India News

Collapse of giant mass of glacial debris triggered 2023 Sikkim flood, no evidence of cloudburst: Study | India News

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The collapse of a 14.7-million cubic metre mass of rock, ice and sediment into the South Lhonak glacial lake was the trigger behind the devastating 2023 Sikkim flood that destroyed a hydropower dam on the Teesta, reveal the findings of a year-long study published in the prestigious Science journal on Friday. Crucially, the study found no evidence of a “triggering cloudburst event” in the vicinity of the lake. The Sikkim government had told the National Green Tribunal last year that a cloudburst had possibly preceded the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). The flood had killed 55 people and destroyed the 1200-MW Teesta III hydel project, besides damaging the Teesta IV and V projects and Teesta Low Dams III and IV, as well as farms and buildings in Bangladesh. Story continues below this ad The study says the South Lhonak lake remains “highly susceptible” to future GLOFs — a warning that comes just weeks after an Environment Ministry panel cleared a proposal to build a new 118.64-metre high concrete gravity dam in the place of the …

‘Cloud-burst’ like rainfall cripples North Bengaluru, inundates several localities | Bangalore News

‘Cloud-burst’ like rainfall cripples North Bengaluru, inundates several localities | Bangalore News

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The consecutive spells of heavy rainfall, especially in North Bengaluru, have caused havoc with water entering many households in the city on Tuesday. According to authorities, a cloud burst-like condition caused a downpour near Yelahanka and Vidyaranyapura late on Monday, causing major water-logging in many parts of the area. The showers are expected to continue until October 24, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. With lakes filling to the brim due to the rain, the overflowing water bodies have become a major concern for residents. Kogilu Lake near Kendriya Vihar Apartment complex in Yelahanka overflowed prompting authorities to deploy boats for rescue operations. The apartment complex, where authorities are accused of encroaching into portions of the lake, was inundated with two to three feet of water, damaging several vehicles. The bund of Doddabommasandra Lake, located near Vidyaranyapura, breached due to heavy rainfall inundating low-lying areas around the vicinity. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who visited the spot, said the bund was breached …

Himachal Pradesh cloudburst: 1 dead, 53 roads closed, IMD predicts more rains

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Himachal Pradesh cloudburst: 1 dead, 53 roads closed, IMD predicts more rains | Full report Cloudburst in the Sirmaur district on Wednesday morning resulted in one death and severe damage to infrastructure, as heavy rains continued to lash parts of Himachal Pradesh. The incident closed roads and disrupted the daily lives of residents. Clouds burst Pardoni village, killing Rangi, who was buried in rubble while four pipelines collapsed in the Amboya area of ​​the Poanta sub-division Sirmaur deputy commissioner Sumit Khimta said several villages were cut off due to the collapse of the Tok Nagla bridge, affecting them to the highways.  Extensive road closures In all, 53 roads were closed in the state due to bad weather, with 32 in Sirmaur alone. Other districts affected include Kangra, Mandi, Kullu and Shimla, further complicating travel for residents. In addition, 248 power systems were damaged, affecting communities. Weather warnings and precipitation forecasts The regional weather bureau issued an ‘orange’ warning for heavy rain in isolated areas of the state on Wednesday and a …