India Monsoon Rains Kill 5, Landslides Block Highways
At least five people died as heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and blocked highways in Himachal, Uttarakhand, UP, Mizoram, and Tripura. Schools closed in many areas.
At least five people died as heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and blocked highways in Himachal, Uttarakhand, UP, Mizoram, and Tripura. Schools closed in many areas.
The weather department has issued an orange alert for intense rain spells in Solan, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts. Waterlogging and slippery roads are expected.
All schools, colleges, and anganwadi centres in Solan and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh will remain closed after a red alert for heavy rain, landslides, and cloudburst.
Authorities at Shanan and Bassi hydroelectric projects in Mandi district have issued a high alert as the Uhal river swells due to heavy monsoon rainfall.
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A crowd in Barotiwala set fire to a woman's hut after accusing her of selling heroin and luring youth into drug addiction. Police took her into custody.
An 8-year-old boy was killed after being run over by a speeding truck in Barotiwala. He fell from a motorcycle he was riding with his father and younger brother.