The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

02 September 2025, Tuesday

The Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh has been declared a 'disaster-hit' state due to relentless monsoon rains causing deadly landslides and floods, resulting in significant loss of life.
The state recorded its wettest August in 76 years, with rainfall far exceeding normal levels, contributing to the widespread devastation.
Critical infrastructure, including major highways and over 1,200 roads, has been blocked or washed away, leading to severe transport disruptions and stranded vehicles.
Amid the crisis, the state Assembly passed a bill to regularize public utilities on private land and penalize disruptions to their functioning.
Educational institutions across several districts have been repeatedly closed as authorities issued red alerts for continued heavy rainfall.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh to keep public utilities built on private land, bill gets through - The Times of India
Himachal Assembly passes Bill to penalise people 'disrupting' functioning of public utilities - theweek.in

Himachal landslides claim 5 lives amid relentless rains - The Times of India
5 die in multiple landslides in Shimla, Sirmaur - Tribune India
India News Highlights: 7 die in Himachal, U'khand landslides; Amit Shah inspects flood-hit areas in Jammu - Moneycontrol
Himachal Rain Fury: 5 Dead In 24 Hours, Schools And Colleges Closed In Nine Districts - thedailyjagran.com
7 dead in Himachal, Uttarakhand landslides, several roads shut - The Economic Times
Nature's fury: 7 die in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand landslides - Business Standard
Himachal 5 die in landslides over 1 200 roads shut educational institutions closed in Shimla - theweek.in
Himachal Pradesh Rains: Four Dead, Including Father and Daughter, in Landslides - Patrika News
3 dead after house collapses due to landslide in Shimla; rain red alert for 2 days - India Today
Landslides Kill Seven Amid Heavy Rain Forecast In Himachal, Uttarakhand - ETV Bharat
3 killed in Shimla landslides due to incessant rain; five national highways blocked - Hindustan Times
Father, daughter among 3 killed in 2 landslides in Shimla; more rain in store for Himachal - The Indian Express
Three dead in Shimla landslides due to continuous heavy rains; essential services disrupted - ANI News
Landslide following heavy rain kills 3 in Shimla - Tribune India
Landslides Claim Lives in Shimla and Kotkhai as Himachal Suffers Monsoon Losses; Schools Closed, Villages Unite to Overcome Adversity - Himachal Scape
Red Alert in Himachal: Schools, Colleges Shut as Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Floods - The News Himachal

Video | Himachal Ravaged: Hotels, Roads Washed Away In Monsoon Fury - NDTV

Himachal sees wettest August in 76 years - Tribune India
With 68% surplus rain, Himachal records wettest Aug in 76 years | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
At 431 Mm, Himachal Pradesh Witnesses Wettest August In 76 Years - NDTV
Himachal rainfall soars 667% higher than normal on Single day - Himachal Scape
With 68% surplus rain, Himachal Pradesh records wettest August in 76 years - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh records highest rainfall in August since 1949, rain to continue in September - The Indian Express
Himachal Weather: Highest rainfall recorded in August for 1st time since 1949 - dynamitenews.com
Himachal Pradesh Records Highest Rainfall in August Since 1949 - Republic World
Himachal records highest rainfall for August in 15 years; overnight landslides kill three - The New Indian Express
The Monsoon Breaks All Records Since 1949 in Himachal in August 2025 - HimbuMail

Will take up illegal mining issue with Punjab: Minister - Tribune India
Illegal mining near Kangra border sparks uproar in Himachal Assembly - The Statesman
Himachal to take up illegal mining in border areas with Punjab govt: Minister - ThePrint

Kiratpur-Manali highway blocked, 1,500 vehicles stranded - Tribune India
Ground Report: Highway to Manali blocked as floods submerge toll plaza, roads - MSN
Monsoon cuts off key highways in Himachal, J&K - ET Infra
Vehicles stranded, highways blocked amid landslides in Himachal | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Vehicles stranded as key highways blocked amid landslides in Mandi and Lahaul-Spiti districts - Tribune India
Relentless monsoon cuts off key highways across Himachal, J&K - Times of India
Flash floods, landslides disrupt traffic, power & water in Himachal - Times of India

Dam level above danger mark, over 1L cusecs water released - Tribune India

NHAI to airlift heavy machinery for Manali road restoration - Tribune India
NHAI to airlift heavy machinery for Manali road restoration - Tribune India

Traffic disrupted on Parwanoo-Solan road - Tribune India
Traffic disrupted on Parwanoo-Solan highway - Tribune India

Rs 1,874.97 cr revenue earned from auction of liquor vends - Tribune India

Uproar in Vidhan Sabha over delay in sharing info on legislators’ queries - Tribune India
Cash for vote row in Dehra bypolls: BJP accuses question suppression in Assembly, complains to EC, HC - ANI News

Red alert issued for 3 districts as rains continue to batter state - Tribune India
North India Reels Under Monsoon Fury; Red Alerts Issued In Punjab, Himachal, Uttarakhand - News18
Weather today: Red alert in Himachal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh as IMD warns of heavy rainfall - MSN
Himachal Under Rain Siege: Red Alerts Issued as Monsoon Wreaks Havoc Across the State - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Declared Disaster-Hit as State Battles Monsoon Fury: Relief and Rescue Efforts Intensify - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Monsoon mayhem in North: Rain wreaks havoc in Punjab; Himachal declared disaster-hit - Tribune India
Unprecedented Rains Devastate Himachal: Alerts Extended, Losses Mount - The News Himachal
Weather forecast September 2: Heavy to very heavy rain, red alert issued for these states, forecast for Uttar - India.Com
Rain plays havoc in Punjab; Himachal declared disaster-hit state - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Declared Disaster-Hit After Heavy Rains: What It Means For The State - news24online.com
IMD alerts Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand as western disturbances interact with monsoon | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
What’s the Latest on Floods and Red Alerts in North India? | Punjab | Himachal | Uttarakhand - The Indian Express
Red alert in Himachal, Uttarakhand as relentless rain continues - National Herald
IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh with rising accidents - Mid-day
Uttarakhand, Himachal, J&K on high alert as rare weather mix triggers extreme rain, flash flood threat - Moneycontrol
IMD issues red alert for very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand today - News On AIR
Himachal on red alert as IMD warns of heavy rains, landslides, flash floods; over 800 roads blocked - Moneycontrol
Weather update: IMD issues red alert in Himachal, Madhya Pradesh, UP - Business Standard
Punjab, Himachal, Uttarakhand Reel Under Torrential Rains and Flood Warnings - Oneindia
Red alert for extremely heavy rains issued in Himachal, IMD warns of landslides, flash floods & road blockages - The Indian Express
North India battles flood fury: Red alert in Punjab, Himachal and Uttarakhand; Over 300 dead in Himachal - PTC News
IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh - ChiniMandi
Heavy rain continues in Himachal; red alert issued for 4 districts - Tribune India
Punjab, Himachal, Uttarakhand under rain red alert amid monsoon fury, floods | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Heavy Rain Warning: IMD Issues Alert For Several Parts Of Himachal Pradesh - Republic World
Weather update: Red alert in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh - CNBC TV18
Weather today: Red alert in Himachal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh as IMD warns of heavy rainfall - The Economic Times
Red alert for extremely heavy rains in several Himachal districts till Tuesday - The Hindu
IMD forecasts more rain in Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan; issues ORANGE alert - MSN
Heavy rain to continue in Himachal, red alert in 6 dists today - Tribune India
IMD warns of extreme rain as twin weather systems intensify risks in Uttarakhand, Himachal, J&K - The Economic Times

Heavy downpour cripple Kangra dist; 212 water supply schemes damaged - Tribune India
61 roads, 212 water supply schemes disrupted in Kangra - Tribune India

Houses collapse in Hamirpur village - Tribune India
3 houses collapse, several develop cracks as land sinks at Chabutra in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Kullu school turns crisis into learning - Tribune India

Rains: Bilaspur faces Rs 117cr loss - Tribune India

From glory to gloom Nurpur’s Atal Indoor Stadium faces rapid decay - Tribune India

Sirmaur drowns in grief and ruin - Tribune India
Sirmaur drowns in deluge: Landslide buries home, livestock; roads cut off, crops destroyed - Tribune India
Sirmaur under water: 17 lives lost, infra worth Rs 105 crore damaged - Tribune India

161 deaths & Rs 3,056-cr losses, CM Sukhu declares entire Himachal ‘disaster-hit’ - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh declared disaster-hit; 10,000 pilgrims rescued amid havoc - Siasat.com
Himachal declared disaster-hit with deaths exceeding 300: CM Sukhu - AP7AM
Himachal Pradesh declared disaster-affected state by CM Sukhu - The New Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh declared disaster-hit, 10,000 pilgrims rescued, says CM Sukhu - Deccan Herald
Disaster Management Act invoked in Himachal Pradesh, says CM Sukhu: Here's what it means - Moneycontrol
Entire Himachal declared disaster-hit, 10,000 Manimahesh yatris rescued: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Economic Times
Entire Himachal declared disaster-hit, 10,000 Manimahesh yatris rescued: CM Sukhu - ThePrint
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu Declares Himachal Disaster-Hit Amid Heavy Rain Damage - NDTV
Himachal Declared Disaster-Hit, CM Sukhu Blames 'Climate Change' For Monsoon Mayhem - News18
Himachal Pradesh Declared as Disaster Affected State says CM Sukhu - HimbuMail
Himachal declared disaster-affected amid heavy rain damage: Sukhu - Tribune India
CM Sukhu reviews flood situation in Himachal, asks chief secretary to expedite relief work - Daily Excelsior
CM Sukhu expresses grief over loss of lives due to torrential rains - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

From blackouts to broken homes, Solan counts crores in rain havoc - Tribune India
Landslides in Solan: 68 roads closed, power and water supply disrupted - Tribune India

Nurpur police nab 3 habitual peddlers, including a woman - Tribune India

Shimla forest institute gets first woman director - Tribune India

ED strikes big in Rs 1,396-cr bank fraud - Tribune India

Himachal’s fragile future Call for rethink on relief, resilience - Tribune India

Cervical cancer screening comes to Karsog - Tribune India

Stranded in silence Pangi residents plead for airlift as roads lie in ruins - Tribune India
Pangi Valley cut off after floods; locals seek airlift of stranded people - Tribune India

Rain, neglect and reckless digging leave Dharamsala roads in ruins - Tribune India

Palampur grapples with rain-induced damage - Tribune India

Baijnath’s 800-yr-old Shiva Temple battles rain fury, faces structural strain - Tribune India
Ancient Baijnath temple shows cracks, leaks due to heavy rains - Tribune India

Rising turbidity worsens drinking water crisis in Shimla, city on the brink - Tribune India

How to Make Traditional Himachali Siddu at Home - MSN

Father-Daughter Buried Alive in a Landslide in Junga near Shimla - HimbuMail

Chamba News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala
Kangra News: सिटी में आज के कार्यक्रम - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 326, losses cross ₹3,158 crore - DD News
Losses Cross ₹3,000 Crore, Himachal Appeals for Special Relief Package - The News Himachal
Himachal declared disaster-hit as monsoon toll climbs past 320, losses stand at ₹3,000 crore - Business Today
Monsoon Mayhem In Himachal Claims 320 Lives, Restoration And Relief Operations On - Zee News
Himachal Monsoon Fury: Over 300 Dead, Roads Blocked and Pilgrimages Affected - Times Now
Three Dead, 793 Roads Blocked as Heavy Rains Batter Himachal - Deccan Chronicle
No end to Himachal rain mayhem: 320 d*ead so far, damages cross Rs 3,000 crore; 793 roads blocked - The Newz Radar
Over 300 dead in Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains trigger landslides, floods; 16 die in Manimahesh Yatra - Times of India

All educational institutions in Solan, Sirmaur districts to remain closed on Tuesday - Tribune India

Himachal chief secretary directs govt departments to ensure prompt emergency response - ThePrint

India rains LIVE updates on September 1, 2025: India battle monsoon fury in several states - The Hindu

Himachal Shuts All Schools and Colleges in the State on September 2 - HimbuMail
Schools, colleges in 6 Himachal Pradesh districts closed - Times of India

Baagan Village of Kullu Valley – Sinking Hopes with Sinking Lands - Hill Post

Amid heavy rain, Bhakra water level rises by 2.4 ft in 24 hours, Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams close to danger marks - The Indian Express
Pong Dam continues high discharge amid heavy inflow - Tribune India
Kangras Twenty-Seven Panchayats Flooded Following Massive Pong Dam Release - urbanacres.in

Locals blame ‘neglect’ of Hanogi Mata for recurrent disasters on Mandi-Manali four-lane stretch - The Newz Radar

Rain plays havoc in region: Jalandhar hit by torrential downpour - Tribune India

Big turnout at ‘TNR Shining Star Little Champ Awards’ at Dharamshala, over 400 students honoured - The Newz Radar

Drift wood not sawn sleepers: Chamba Forest Dept clarifies on wood floating in Ravi - Tribune India

Why Chamba DC warns of lodging FIR as 5,000 Himachal Manimahesh pilgrims remain stranded amid heavy rain - The Newz Radar
Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc: 16 devotees dead, thousands rescued in Chamba’s Manimahesh Yatra - Times of India
Chamba's Manimahesh yatra concludes amid disasters, leaving 16 devotees dead and several still stranded in - The Economic Times

IMD Warns Of Above-Normal Rains In September; Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh on Red Alert - ETV Bharat
Amid rain fury in North India, more landslides expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand in Sept | What IMD said | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
IMD forecasts heavy rain in September, warns of landslides in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh - The Indian Express
More flash floods, landslides? IMD warns India set for wetter September; what's causing record rainfall - Times of India
Maha to receive above-normal rainfall in Sept - Hindustan Times
Sept too likely to be wetter than normal in India: IMD - Times of India
IMD forecasts more rain in September, little respite from nature’s fury - The News Minute
Telangana set for above-normal rains in Sept: IMD - The Times of India

Locals Make Maruti Omni ‘Fly’ Amidst Flash Floods in Himachal - Car Blog India

FIR registered over obscene remark on Facebook targeting Himachal CMs family - Tribune India

Mumbai: 29-Year-Old Visually Impaired Cyclist From Worli Conquers Manali–Khardung La Expedition - Free Press Journal

Home Ministry constitutes IMCTs to assess damage in disaster-affected Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and J&K - News On AIR

Speed up relief and rescue ops: Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal Calling: Crimes against women surge in Himachal, urgent action needed - Tribune India
Crimes against women surge in Himachal, urgent action needed - Tribune India

Tourists enjoy rains in Shimla #Gallery - Social News XYZ

Video | Himachal Pradesh News | Restoration Of Old Manali's Manalsu Nalla Road Bridge Underway After Floods - NDTV

Vet varsity starts dialysis care in Palampur - Tribune India

Olympian inspires Himachal youth to pursue sports - Tribune India

Circle rate paralysis: Himachal losing crores as land mafia blocks revision - Tribune India

NDRF evacuates 1,459 pilgrims from Manimahesh Yatra - Tribune India

Forest Dept takes down illegal mining roads - Tribune India

Doon Valley school shines in karate championship - Tribune India

Himachal BJP president Bindal visits disaster-hit Nahan villages - Tribune India

Biometric attendance: Teachers demand fair implementation - Tribune India

Dal Lake to get new look - Tribune India

Kotla Fort: Where Guler kings still whisper through the ruins - Tribune India

Mahila Morcha to protest in Shimla on Sept 1 - Tribune India

Shimla sports event showcases local talent - Tribune India

Law students shine on global stage - Tribune India

When roads vanish: Bike on back, hope on the shoulders! - Tribune India

163 films, 43 nations, one stage: Shimla’s global cinema fest begins Sept 5 - Tribune India

Subathu bottleneck: Army curbs force truckers into costly detours - Tribune India

Development shouldn’t come at cost of destruction: Vikramaditya - Tribune India

Over 12,000 pilgrims depart from Chamba in three days - Tribune India

Lahaul farmers assured of timely produce transportation to mandis - Tribune India

Transport, power supply services hit in Mandi dist, many areas isolated - Tribune India
Six days on, power outages & road blocks grip Kullu district - Tribune India

72% more than normal rain in state in August - Tribune India

Preference for govt jobs, limited industries push up unemployment - Tribune India

Accelerate works to repair roads, Lahaul-Spiti MLA to BRO - Tribune India

Public advised to avoid rivers, travel in Kangra - Tribune India

Manimahesh Yatra concludes without final rituals at sacred lake - Tribune India

Land subsidence cases on the rise in Baddi, Ramshehar belt - Tribune India

CISF gets control of Bhakra, Nangal dams’ security today - Tribune India

North India reels under floods, landslides triggered by heavy rains | In Pics - India TV News
Heavy rain, floods batter northern India - The Hindu

Rains batter Sirmaur, 41 roads blocked - Tribune India

Amit Shah takes stock of rain-inflicted damage in Jammu and Kashmir, promises help - The Hindu
Shah tours flood-hit Jammu, assures assistance from Centre - The Times of India
Amit Shah Reviews Relief Efforts In Flood-Hit J&K, Calls For AI-Based Study Of Cloudbursts | India News - News18

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, reviews security scenario of Jammu and Kashmir in a meeting held in Jammu - PIB

From homes to shelters: Nalagarh village sinks, 29 families homeless - Tribune India