Uttarakhand cloudburst: CM Dhami meets affected families, assures all possible assistance

IANS | August 6, 2025 4:05 PM

Dehradun, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached the cloudburst-hit Uttarkashi region and met the families of those affected by the devastating mudslide, triggered by flash floods. He assured the affected families of all possible assistance in this difficult hour and also sought to comfort them by embracing and hugging them.

People in hills gripped by fear: Leaders express grief over Uttarkashi cloudburst

IANS | August 6, 2025 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered a wave of grief and concern across political lines, with leaders calling the tragedy a painful reminder of the vulnerability of the hill regions to extreme natural disasters.

413 pilgrims rescued from Kinnaur Kailash trek by ITBP, NDRF after bridges washed away in Himachal

IANS | August 6, 2025 12:31 PM

Shimla, Aug 6 (IANS) In a major rescue effort, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), rescued 413 stranded pilgrims from the Kinnaur Kailash trek route in Himachal Pradesh after two makeshift bridges on the trail were washed away due to torrential rains and cloudbursts.

Rivers across 8 states flow above danger mark as heavy rain continues to batter hilly regions

IANS | August 6, 2025 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Several rivers across Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are flowing above danger levels, posing a risk to the people living in the low-lying areas. Torrential rainfall in the mountain states has further swollen the rivers.

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Indian Army intensifies rescue operations

IANS | August 6, 2025 7:42 AM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In the wake of a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali area, the Indian Army has ramped up rescue and relief efforts, with ground and aerial support being coordinated to assist the affected population.

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Health Dept on high alert, specialist doctors rushed for relief efforts

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:56 PM

Dehra Dun, Aug 5 (IANS) In response to the devastating cloudburst that struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government has activated an emergency health response under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Uttarkashi: IAF on standby to join rescue operations in Harshil as cloudburst triggers disaster

Saurabh Sharma | August 5, 2025 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As sudden cloudburst triggered massive mudslides and landslides in Harshil, Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is on high alert and ready to join the ongoing rescue operations being carried out by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

CM Yogi leads flood relief drive, mobilises ministers across Uttar Pradesh

IANS | August 3, 2025 11:42 PM

Lucknow, Aug 3 (IANS) As floodwaters continue to disrupt life across large swathes of Uttar Pradesh, the state government has intensified its relief and rescue operations under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

More nations issue tsunami warnings as powerful earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

IANS | July 30, 2025 11:06 AM

Beijing, July 30 (IANS) Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, fresh tsunami warnings have also been issued for coastal regions in China, Peru, and Ecuador, intensifying concerns across the Pacific basin.

Tsunami strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, residents evacuated

IANS | July 30, 2025 10:42 AM

Moscow, July 30 (IANS) A powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean triggered a tsunami that struck the northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of residents from Severo-Kurilsk, a coastal town in Russia's Far East.

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Uttarakhand cloudburst: CM Dhami meets affected families, assures all possible assistance

People in hills gripped by fear: Leaders express grief over Uttarkashi cloudburst

413 pilgrims rescued from Kinnaur Kailash trek by ITBP, NDRF after bridges washed away in Himachal

Rivers across 8 states flow above danger mark as heavy rain continues to batter hilly regions

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Indian Army intensifies rescue operations

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Health Dept on high alert, specialist doctors rushed for relief efforts

Uttarkashi: IAF on standby to join rescue operations in Harshil as cloudburst triggers disaster

CM Yogi leads flood relief drive, mobilises ministers across Uttar Pradesh

More nations issue tsunami warnings as powerful earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

Tsunami strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, residents evacuated

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