World Bank Approves $245 Million Towards Himachal Extreme Weather Disaster Management
byNew Delhi —The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved financing to help 2.3 million people in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh…
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The 2025 Punjab Floods: A Call for Unity and Innovation
byIn the summer of 2025, Punjab, India’s agricultural heartland, endured one of its most catastrophic flood events in nearly four decades. Relentless monsoon rains,…
Modi Announces Rs 1500 Crore Disaster Relief Package For Himachal Pradesh
byDharamshala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (9th September, 2025) announced a financial assistance package of ?1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh to help the state…
Clouds Topple Hills
byIt is a powerful natural phenomenon and an overwhelming force. Orographic lift puts clouds in a dominant position, and clouds move over hills with…
Baagan Village of Kullu Valley – Sinking Hopes with Sinking Lands
byKullu : Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has badly affected many lives here. Many ill fated people have lost their homes due to…
Flash Floods Wreck Havoc In Kullu Valley; Kirtarpur – Manali – Leh Highway Damaged, Closed
byFlash Floods Have caused Major destruction in the Kullu Manali Region The Kiratpur Manali Highway is damaged at many places Manali Leh Highway closed…
Between Danger and Beauty
byIn the mountains, life teaches its own quiet lessons of caution. A single glance along a winding trail is enough to notice how almost…
Himachal’s Environment Doesn’t Need More Studies – It Needs Firm Action – Now !
byGovernments never cease to surprise me, but they occasionally intrigue me, as in the two recent announcements by the Himachal govt. The first, in…
Cloudbursts, Flash Floods Turn Himalayan Region Into Disaster Zone
byThe Himalayan region is facing an alarming surge in extreme weather events, particularly deadly cloudbursts and flash floods, turning what were once tranquil tourist…
Shimla Marks 150 Years Of India Meteorological Department
byShimla: The Meteorological Centre, Shimla on 14th January, 2025 hosted a special program to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the India…