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    Over 22,000 Affected as First Wave of Floods Hits Assam; Train Services Suspended After Railway Bridge Damage

    Guwahati: The first wave of monsoon floods has hit Assam, affecting more than 22,000 people across six districts as continuous heavy rainfall and rising river levels disrupted normal life and damaged key infrastructure. Authorities have suspended train services in parts of the state after a railway bridge in Dhemaji district was damaged by flooding and.

    Deoria: India’s driest district this monsoon

    Deoria in eastern Uttar Pradesh has recorded the country’s steepest rainfall deficit this monsoon, with precipitation 87 per cent below normal, according to official data. The district received only 97.2 millimetres of rain by September 25 against the seasonal average of 759.4 mm, making 2025 its driest year in recent memory. The deficit was consistent.

    Departing monsoon wreaks havoc again, devastates Mandi and Dehradun

    Abhishek Vij Not only Punjab, but also the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, were hoping to breathe a sigh of relief as the monsoon’s intensity slowed. However, the departing monsoon has returned once again, unleashing its ferocious might. Residents of the Himalayan states were hoping that they would finally be free from the.

    Monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh: 366 dead, widespread devastation

    Shimla: The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in a total of 366 deaths and significant damage to both public and private property, according to a cumulative loss report from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) of the Department of Revenue-DM Cell, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The report, covering the period from June.

    Punjab: DC directs coordinated action to tackle waterlogging in SAS Nagar during monsoon

    SAS Nagar: In a proactive move to address waterlogging and drainage issues during the ongoing monsoon season, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal held a high-level meeting at the District Administrative Complex, Mohali. According to an official release, the meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Municipal Council officials, engineers, and representatives from the Water Supply and.

    Monsoon fury claims 153 lives in Himachal; 82 deaths rain-related, 72 in road accidents: SDMA

    Shimla: Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), as of Friday evening, approximately 221 roads, 36 power distribution transformers, and 152 water supply schemes were disrupted. The cumulative toll of this monsoon season has reached 153 deaths, of.

    Monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh leaves 235 Roads Blocked, 147 Dead

    Shimla: Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 235 roads remain blocked, along with 56 power distribution transformers and 139 water supply schemes, as of Friday morning. Death Toll rises to 147 The cumulative death toll during this.

    Massive damage reported in Himachal, administration is on high alert: Deputy CM Agnihotri

    Shimla: The death toll from monsoon-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 78, with 50 fatalities attributed to flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts, and electrocution, as per the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Road accidents caused the remaining 28 deaths since the monsoon began on June 20. Mandi district has emerged as the.

    Himachal Monsoon havoc: 78 people lost lives, property worth 57 crore damaged 

    Shimla: At least 78 people have lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Of these, 50 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, while 28 fatalities were reported in road accidents. “The cumulative.

    Food Cravings in Monsoon: Delicious Delights for the Season

    A welcome change in weather, an abundance of greenery, and a certain homey appeal that makes everyone yearn for warmth and comfort are all brought about by the monsoon. In addition to the breathtaking scenery and calming showers, it also arouses particular food cravings that are gratifying and healthful. Foods that increase immunity, offer warmth,.

    IMD issues Orange, Yellow alerts for Himachal as Monsoon brings Heavy rainfall

    Shimla: The Regional Meteorological Centre of Shimla has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts of Himachal Pradesh for June 25, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the state. An orange alert has been issued for the districts of Sirmaur, Una, Bilaspur, Mandi, Hamirpur, Kangra, Chamba, and Mandi, indicating the likelihood.