LIVE | Himachal, Uttarakhand Rains Weather Update: Death Toll Climbs To 72 In Landslide Affected Area In Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand Rains Latest Updates: The IMD predicts heavy rain in Uttarakhand from August 15 to August 19 and significant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

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The monsoon rains are wreaking havoc on multiple states with incessant rain affecting the North Indian states. Himachal Pradesh is among the most severely affected states by this years' rain. There have been multiple reports of people losing their in the past three days because of the rainfall. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed shock at the havoc caused by the rain related incidents. Until now, the state has incurred losses of around Rs 7,500 crore in various incidents.

Meanwhile, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted substantial rains in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over next 4 days. Whereas Jharkhand, Andaman Nicobar, West Bengal and Sikkim will experience light showers.

17 August 2023

16:13 IST

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