Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Central Team Investigates Increasing Natural Disasters in Himachal
A team of experts is in Himachal Pradesh to figure out why there have been so many floods and landslides lately.
They will look at what's causing these disasters and suggest ways to make things better.
Since the monsoon season started, many people have died or gone missing because of heavy rains.
The state has also experienced several flash floods and landslides, causing a lot of damage.
The team will give their findings to the government, hopefully leading to actions that prevent such tragedies in the future.
Central team visits Himachal Pradesh to study increasing natural disasters.
The team will identify root causes and suggest solutions.
77 deaths and 34 missing reported in rain-related incidents since June 20.
Himachal Pradesh experienced 42 flash floods, 24 cloudbursts, and 26 landslides.
The team will submit its report to the Ministry of Home Affairs within a week.
- Who
- A Central team led by Col K P Singh, along with state officials.
- What
- A Central team is studying the increasing natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh.
- When
- From the onset of monsoon on June 20 to July 23.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To identify the root causes of the disasters and suggest solutions.
- Team Lead
- Col K P Singh, NDMA Advisor
- Deaths
- 77
- Missing
- 34
- Flash floods
- 42
- Cloudbursts
- 24
- Landslides
- 26
- Report Submission
- Within one week