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			\| duration = August 14, 2023
			\| cause = Heavy rains
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			\| type = Flood
			\| maximum-rain = {{convert\|16.54\|in\|mm\|abbr=on}}
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			\| total damages =
			\| injuries =
			\| fatalities = 72
			\| peoples affected =
			\| missing = 20
			\| houses-destroyed =
			\| areas = [[Indian Himalayan Region]], including [[Uttarakhand]] and [[Himachal Pradesh]]
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	Floods and landslides on August 14 in the [[Indian Himalayan Region]] killed at least 50 people.<ref ~~name=":0"~~>{{Cite web ~~\|date=2023-08-14~~ \|title=~~Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region~~, ~~leaving at least 48 dead~~ \|url=https://~~apnews~~.com/~~article~~/~~india~~-~~himalayan~~-~~deadly~~-floods-~~landslides~~-~~rains~~-~~9d1c22cb9deb72d4fd40e18fc88252d3~~ \|access-date=2023-08-14 \|website=~~AP News \|language=en~~}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite ~~news~~ \|last=~~Patel~~ \|first=~~Shivam \|date=2023-08-14~~ \|title=~~Over 50 killed~~ in Indian ~~Himalayas as rain triggers landslides \|language=en \|work=Reuters~~ \|url=https://www.~~reuters~~.com/~~world~~/~~india~~/~~least~~-18-~~killed~~-indian-~~himalayas-rain~~-~~triggers~~-~~landslides~~-~~2023~~-08-~~14/~~ \|access-date=2023-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=~~50 Dead In Himachal Landslides, Cloudburst, 7 Swept Away By Flash Floods~~ \|url=https://www.~~ndtv~~.com/~~india~~-~~news~~/7-~~swept~~-~~away~~-by-~~flash~~-~~floods-himachal-chief-minister-posts-video~~-~~4296415~~ \|access-date=2023-08-15 \|website=~~NDTV.com~~}}</ref>		Floods and landslides on August 14 in the [[Indian Himalayan Region]] killed at least 72 people.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=50 Dead In Himachal Landslides, Cloudburst, 7 Swept Away By Flash Floods \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/7-swept-away-by-flash-floods-himachal-chief-minister-posts-video-4296415 \|access-date=2023-08-15 \|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|last=Şafak \|first=Yeni \|title=Death toll from rains, floods in Indian Himalayan state rises to 55 \|url=https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/death-toll-from-rains-floods-in-indian-himalayan-state-rises-to-55-3668933 \|access-date=2023-08-18 \|website=Yeni Şafak \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|last=Ngashangva \|first=Chonchui \|last2=Press \|first2=SIBI ARASU Associated \|date=2023-08-17 \|title=Heavy rain and landslides kill scores of people in Indian Himalayas \|url=https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-17/deadly-rains-landslides-india-himalaya \|access-date=2023-08-21 \|website=Los Angeles Times \|language=en-US}}</ref> Losses were estimated at $1.2 billion, and several hundred roads were closed. Portions of Himachal Pradesh received rainfall amounts of more than {{Convert\|12\|in\|mm}}.

	== Preparations ==		== Preparations ==
	India's weather department stated that ~~moderste~~ to heavy rainfall was expected across the Himalayan Region on August 14, and issued a red alert for heavy rainfall for [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Chantler-Hicks \|first=Lydia \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=More than 30 dead amid floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region \|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/india-floods-himalayas-flooding-monsoon-rains-weather-environment-himachal-pradesh-state-b1100476.html \|access-date=2023-08-15 \|website=Evening Standard \|language=en}}</ref>		India's weather department stated that moderate to heavy rainfall was expected across the Himalayan Region on August 14, and issued a red alert for heavy rainfall for [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Chantler-Hicks \|first=Lydia \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=More than 30 dead amid floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region \|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/india-floods-himalayas-flooding-monsoon-rains-weather-environment-himachal-pradesh-state-b1100476.html \|access-date=2023-08-15 \|website=Evening Standard \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Impact ==		== Impact ==
	Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in [[Himachal Pradesh]], where 19 people were killed in [[Mandi district]]. Fourteen people were killed in [[Shimla]], the capital of Himachal Pradesh, after two landslides and a [[cloudburst]].<ref name=":0" /> In [[Solan]], roads were flooded and homes were washed away, killing seven people,<ref name=":1" /> and at least 700 flooded roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh district.<ref name=":0" /> All schools and colleges were closed following the floods.<ref name=":0" /> In [[Uttarakhand]] state, two people were killed.<ref name=":1" /> At least twenty people are still missing.<ref name=":1" />		Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in [[Himachal Pradesh]], where 19 people were killed in [[Mandi district]]. Fourteen people were killed in [[Shimla]], the capital of Himachal Pradesh, after two landslides and a [[cloudburst]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead \|url=https://apnews.com/article/india-himalayan-deadly-floods-landslides-rains-9d1c22cb9deb72d4fd40e18fc88252d3 \|access-date=2023-08-14 \|website=AP News \|language=en}}</ref> In [[Solan]], roads were flooded and homes were washed away, killing seven people,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|last=Patel \|first=Shivam \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=Over 50 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides \|language=en \|work=Reuters \|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/least-18-killed-indian-himalayas-rain-triggers-landslides-2023-08-14/ \|access-date=2023-08-14}}</ref> In [[Sambal, Mandi\|Sambal]], seven people were also killed during the floods<ref name=":232">{{Cite web \|title=Himachal rains: 7 swept away in Mandi flash floods, rescue ops underway\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/himachal-pradesh-rains-7-swept-away-in-mandi-flash-floods-rescue-operations-underway-video/3210363/ \|access-date=May 12, 2024 \|website=[[The Financial Express (India)\|The Financial Express]]\|language=en}}</ref> and at least 700 flooded roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh district.<ref name=":0" /> All schools and colleges were closed following the floods.<ref name=":0" /> In [[Uttarakhand]] state, two people were killed.<ref name=":1" /> At least twenty people are still missing.<ref name=":1" /> In total, 72 people were killed due to the floods.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=India: At least 72 people killed in flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Himalayan region \|url=https://news.sky.com/story/india-flooding-at-least-72-killed-after-torrential-rain-triggers-flash-floods-and-landslides-in-himalayan-region-12941799 \|access-date=2023-08-21 \|website=Sky News \|language=en}}</ref>

	Portions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand received up to {{Convert\|16.54\|in\|mm}} in 24 hours.<ref name=":1" />		Portions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand received up to {{Convert\|16.54\|in\|mm}} in 24 hours.<ref name=":1" />

	== Aftermath ==		== Aftermath ==
	Rescue teams were dispatched to flooded areas.<ref>{{Cite news \|~~last~~=France-Presse ~~\|first=Agence~~ \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=Floods and landslides kill at least 49 people in northern India \|language=en-GB \|work=The Guardian \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/14/floods-and-landslides-kill-dozens-missing-in-northern-india \|access-date=2023-08-14 \|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>		Rescue teams, including personnel from the [[Indian Air Force]], were dispatched to flooded areas.<ref>{{Cite news \|agency=Agence France-Presse \|date=2023-08-14 \|title=Floods and landslides kill at least 49 people in northern India \|language=en-GB \|work=The Guardian \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/14/floods-and-landslides-kill-dozens-missing-in-northern-india \|access-date=2023-08-14 \|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-08-17 \|title=فيديو : شاهد: 72 قتيلاً جراء الفيضانات في منطقة الهيمالايا الهندية وعمليات الإجلاء مستمرّة \|url=https://arabic.euronews.com/video/2023/08/17/asia-india-himalaya-shimla-floods-claimed-life-of-72-people-so-far-climate-change \|access-date=2023-08-21 \|website=euronews \|language=ar}}</ref> 2,000 people were rescued, and [[Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu]], chief minister of Himachael Pradesh, estimated the losses at $1.2 billion.<ref name=":3" />

	== References ==		== References ==
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			{{Disasters in Uttarakhand}}
			{{Disasters in India in 2023}}

			[[Category:Floods in India]]
			[[Category:2023 floods in Asia]]
			[[Category:2023 disasters in India]]
			[[Category:Disasters in Uttarakhand]]
			[[Category:Disasters in Himachal Pradesh]]

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Floods and landslides on August 14 in the [[Indian Himalayan Region]] killed at least 50 people.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead |url=https://apnews.com/article/india-himalayan-deadly-floods-landslides-rains-9d1c22cb9deb72d4fd40e18fc88252d3 |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Patel |first=Shivam |date=2023-08-14 |title=Over 50 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/least-18-killed-indian-himalayas-rain-triggers-landslides-2023-08-14/ |access-date=2023-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=50 Dead In Himachal Landslides, Cloudburst, 7 Swept Away By Flash Floods |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/7-swept-away-by-flash-floods-himachal-chief-minister-posts-video-4296415 |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

== Preparations ==
India's weather department stated that moderste to heavy rainfall was expected across the Himalayan Region on August 14, and issued a red alert for heavy rainfall for [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chantler-Hicks |first=Lydia |date=2023-08-14 |title=More than 30 dead amid floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/india-floods-himalayas-flooding-monsoon-rains-weather-environment-himachal-pradesh-state-b1100476.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Evening Standard |language=en}}</ref>

== Impact ==
Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in [[Himachal Pradesh]], where 19 people were killed in [[Mandi district]]. Fourteen people were killed in [[Shimla]], the capital of Himachal Pradesh, after two landslides and a [[cloudburst]].<ref name=":0" /> In [[Solan]], roads were flooded and homes were washed away, killing seven people,<ref name=":1" /> and at least 700 flooded roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh district.<ref name=":0" /> All schools and colleges were closed following the floods.<ref name=":0" /> In [[Uttarakhand]] state, two people were killed.<ref name=":1" /> At least twenty people are still missing.<ref name=":1" />

Portions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand received up to {{Convert|16.54|in|mm}} in 24 hours.<ref name=":1" />

== Aftermath ==
Rescue teams were dispatched to flooded areas.<ref>{{Cite news |last=France-Presse |first=Agence |date=2023-08-14 |title=Floods and landslides kill at least 49 people in northern India |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/14/floods-and-landslides-kill-dozens-missing-in-northern-india |access-date=2023-08-14 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

== References ==

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