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Cloudbursts, Flash Floods, and the Climate Emergency in Himachal Pradesh

Over the past week, Himachal Pradesh has been battered by a series of intense cloudbursts and flash floods, particularly in Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Shimla, and Solan districts. In just 24 hours from June 30 to July 1 in the Mandi–Seraj region, rainfall soared to 140.7 mm, exceeding the usual 6.9 mm—a staggering 1,939 % above average, according to local meteorological records.

The human toll has been grave: at least 10 dead, 34 missing, and hundreds of homes, bridges, roads, and power lines swept away by landslides and raging waters. Across the state, 17 fatalities and around ₹300 crore in damages have been reported amid torrential rain since late June. Emergency... Read More

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PM Modi Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ on World Environment Day

On June 5, 2025, on the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0, the second phase of his nationwide tree-planting campaign, by planting a banyan sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in New Delhi. This initiative aims to plant 10 crore trees between June 5 and September 30, 2025, blending environmental stewardship with a personal tribute inspired by motherhood.

Building on the success of its initial phase in 2024, the campaign invites citizens to plant trees in the ... Read more


Photo Story

Recent flash floods across the towns and cities in the lap of Himalayan region brought forth destruction, devastation and disaster risks to the forefront. In this photo story we bring to you destruction at the school based on the manjhi river bank, vulnerability of poor household situated adjacent to river bank and reconstruction work post the flashflood in Bhagau Nag area of dharamshala.