The hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India have been grappling with severe weather challenges, resulting in substantial damage and loss of life over the past few months. To address the ongoing weather woes, the meteorological department has recently issued alerts for these regions. This article highlights the weather alerts, the impact of the monsoon season, and the measures being taken to mitigate the situation.
The Indian weather office has issued an Orange alert for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This alert signifies "extremely bad" weather conditions that have the potential to disrupt daily life. It includes warnings of road and rail closures and power supply interruptions.
Both Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have witnessed significant losses due to rain-related incidents during this year's monsoon season. In Uttarakhand, 78 people have tragically lost their lives, with 47 sustaining injuries, and 18 individuals reported as missing since the onset of the monsoon on June 15. The state has also seen the closure of 213 roads due to debris and landslides.
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In Himachal Pradesh, the situation is equally dire, with 338 people losing their lives in rain-related incidents and road accidents since the monsoon began on June 24. Tragic events, such as landslides and temple collapses, have contributed to the increasing death toll. Of the 338 deaths, 221 are attributed to rain-related incidents.
Following a tragic landslide in the Summer Hill area of Shimla district, search and rescue operations have continued for several days. The efforts aim to recover missing individuals and provide assistance to those affected by the disaster. The devastation has also prompted a visit from Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda to assess the situation.
The relentless rain has led to landslides, cloudbursts, and flash floods, causing substantial damage in both Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. As a response, the Himachal Pradesh government has declared the entire state as a 'natural calamity affected area.' The monetary loss in Himachal Pradesh alone has reached a staggering ₹8,014.61 crore since June 24. Moreover, 2,022 houses have been fully damaged, and 9,615 houses have suffered partial damage. Additionally, there have been 113 landslides during this monsoon season.
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In addition to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Bihar has also been placed under an Orange Alert, with heavy rains predicted on August 23 and 24. This underscores the widespread impact of the monsoon season across various regions in India.
In conclusion, the Orange Alerts issued for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar reflect the urgency of addressing the severe weather conditions and the devastating consequences of this year's monsoon. It calls for continued efforts in disaster management, relief, and recovery to safeguard lives and property in these affected regions.
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