Cloudbursts

Recurring cloudbursts in the Himalayas are a clarion call for action

September 03, 2025 1:48 pm

Combining advanced forecasting, resilient infrastructure, community preparedness, and climate-conscious policies, India can mitigate the devastating impacts of these extreme weather events

Jammu division set for more heavy rain as Kishtwar, Kathua reel from cloudbursts

South Asia has a water problem. It cannot avoid it anymore

August 22, 2025 1:20 pm

Accelerated glacial melt has created hundreds of unstable glacial lakes across the region, and South Asia’s monsoon system, once a reliable seasonal rhythm, has transformed into an unpredictable force of destruction

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Uttarkashi Cloudburst: What you need to know about Cloudburst for your UPSC Exam

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Uttarkashi Cloudburst: What UPSC aspirants must-know for Prelims and Mains

August 28, 2025 3:16 pm

The recent cloudburst in Uttarkashi, which devastated the village of Dharali and surrounding areas, is a stark reminder of how climate change is intensifying natural disasters in India. But what exactly is a cloudburst? And how does it trigger a flash flood? Here's everything you need to know.

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A look at the last 5 cloudbursts in Uttarakhand as Dharali faces flash floods

August 05, 2025 10:20 pm

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Dharali: Here's a look at the last five major cloudbursts and flash floods in Uttarakhand and their devastating impact.

10-month-old, who lost her parents in Mandi disaster, declared 'child of the state'

July 26, 2025 11:34 pm

Under Chief Minister Sukh-Aashray Yojana she will receive Rs 4,000 per month until she turns 27 years old; will get education under Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana

Cloudbursts, flash floods in Himachal: Rescue operations on to find missing, IAF airlifts relief material

July 08, 2025 1:03 am

170 roads including one National Highway, disrupted in Mandi; 243 across the state

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Knowledge Nugget: Why Cloudbursts and Flash Floods matter for your UPSC exam

June 30, 2025 10:54 am

Several districts in Himachal Pradesh were hit by multiple cloudbursts on Wednesday. Go back to the basics to understand what cloudbursts are and how they lead to flash floods. In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ learn about the recently published State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla has issued an orange alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours in several districts (Image source: X)

Himachal Pradesh cloudburst causes devastation; chilling videos of raging river, vehicle submerged in Parvati Valley emerge

June 26, 2025 11:32 am

In a viral video, the Beas River is seen raging, sweeping away debris and tree trunks in its path.

Rescue teams bank on lessons from August 2023 Shiv Bawari tragedy amid ops following July 31 Himachal cloudbursts

August 10, 2024 6:37 pm

The five cloudbursts, including three in Kullu and one each in Mandi and Shimla, occurred on the night of July 31. The village of Samej in Shimla witnessed the most casualties.

How two cloudbursts in Shrikhand Mahadev led to death and destruction in Himachal

August 10, 2024 3:45 pm

Sources said that to thoroughly investigate the tragedy, the government is in the process of procuring satellite images from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in Hyderabad.