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{{Short description|Floods in 2023}} | {{Short description|Floods in 2023}} | ||
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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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| fatalities = 72 | |||
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| missing = 20 | |||
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| 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 | 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 | 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 | | 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 72 people.[1][2][3] Losses were estimated at $1.2 billion, and several hundred roads were closed. Portions of Himachal Pradesh received rainfall amounts of more than 12 inches (300 mm).
Preparations[edit | edit source]
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.[4]
Impact[edit | edit source]
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.[5] In Solan, roads were flooded and homes were washed away, killing seven people,[6] In Sambal, seven people were also killed during the floods[7] and at least 700 flooded roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh district.[5] All schools and colleges were closed following the floods.[5] In Uttarakhand state, two people were killed.[6] At least twenty people are still missing.[6] In total, 72 people were killed due to the floods.[2][8]
Portions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand received up to 16.54 inches (420 mm) in 24 hours.[6]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
Rescue teams, including personnel from the Indian Air Force, were dispatched to flooded areas.[9][10] 2,000 people were rescued, and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chief minister of Himachael Pradesh, estimated the losses at $1.2 billion.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "50 Dead In Himachal Landslides, Cloudburst, 7 Swept Away By Flash Floods". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Şafak, Yeni. "Death toll from rains, floods in Indian Himalayan state rises to 55". Yeni Şafak. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ngashangva, Chonchui; Press, SIBI ARASU Associated (2023-08-17). "Heavy rain and landslides kill scores of people in Indian Himalayas". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Chantler-Hicks, Lydia (2023-08-14). "More than 30 dead amid floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead". AP News. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Patel, Shivam (2023-08-14). "Over 50 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ↑ "Himachal rains: 7 swept away in Mandi flash floods, rescue ops underway". The Financial Express. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ↑ "India: At least 72 people killed in flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Himalayan region". Sky News. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ "Floods and landslides kill at least 49 people in northern India". The Guardian. Agence France-Presse. 2023-08-14. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ↑ "فيديو : شاهد: 72 قتيلاً جراء الفيضانات في منطقة الهيمالايا الهندية وعمليات الإجلاء مستمرّة". euronews (in العربية). 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-21.