Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Himachal Pradesh Officials Meet Central Team on Disaster Mitigation
A team of experts from the central government is working with officials in Himachal Pradesh to figure out how to deal with more and worse natural disasters, like floods and landslides.
The experts are looking at why these disasters are happening more often, and how to prevent them.
Himachal Pradesh officials want better ways to predict floods, more money to help after disasters, and for the central government to understand the unique issues faced in the Himalayas.
The state is also seeking support to study glaciers.
The team is going to write a report to help the government make changes and improve responses.
A central team met with Himachal Pradesh officials to discuss disaster mitigation.
The team is examining rising natural disasters, including cloudbursts, floods, and landslides.
Himachal Pradesh officials highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
The state seeks a dedicated flood forecasting unit and revised disaster relief norms.
The central team will submit a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs within a week.
- Who
- A central team and Himachal Pradesh officials
- What
- Meetings were held to discuss disaster trends and mitigation strategies.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To address the rising frequency and intensity of natural disasters and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Himachal Pradesh
Central Government
Disaster Relief Norms
Himachal Pradesh
Need for revised national norms for disaster relief.
Central Government
N/A
Flood Forecasting Unit
Himachal Pradesh
Establish a dedicated flood forecasting unit.
Central Government
N/A
- Team Lead
- Col K P Singh, NDMA
- State Losses (2023)
- ₹10,000 crore
- Annual Damage
- ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 crore
- Cloudbursts Since 2018
- 148
- Flash Floods Since 2018
- 294
- Landslides Since 2018
- Over 5,000