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2013 North India floods
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2013 North India floods | NASA satellite imagery of Northern India on June 17, showing rainclouds that led to the disaster | Fatalities: | More than 1,000 (as of 29 June 2013)[1], many thousands missing | Damages: | 365 houses destroyed, 275 houses partially damaged (in Uttarakhand)[2] | Areas affected: | India (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh)
Nepal (Far Western Region, Mid Western Region) |
Shimla
Dehradun
Map of India showing Dehradun and Shimla, capitals of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh states respectively.
Effect of flood in Darchula district of Nepal.
In June 2013, the North Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, some regions of Western Nepal and their adjoining areas experienced heavy rainfall that triggered devastating floods and landslides. Parts of Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, and some parts of Western Tibet also experienced heavy rainfall. As of 29 June 2013 (2013-06-29)[update], more than 1,000 people have died with many more missing.[3]
Damage to bridges and roads left over 70,000 pilgrims and tourists trapped in various places,[4][5][6] many of whom were rescued.[7][8] As of 30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)[update], about 300 - 400 people are said to be still stranded.[9] The Indian Air Force, the Army and paramilitary troops have evacuated more than 110,000 people from the flood hit area.[10] Although Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker, based on various ground reports said that the death toll could cross 10,000,[11] the official death toll in Uttarakhand (by 29 June 2013) was 842.[12] Contents [hide] * 1 Origin * 2 Death and damage * 2.1 Damage at Kedarnath
2013 North India floods
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search | This article documents a current disaster. Information regarding it may change rapidly as it progresses. Although this article is updated frequently, it may not reflect the most current information about this disaster for all areas. |
2013 North India floods | NASA satellite imagery of Northern India on June 17, showing rainclouds that led to the disaster | Fatalities: | More than 1,000 (as of 29 June 2013)[1], many thousands missing | Damages: | 365 houses destroyed, 275 houses partially damaged (in Uttarakhand)[2] | Areas affected: | India (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh)
Nepal (Far Western Region, Mid Western Region) |
Shimla
Dehradun
Map of India showing Dehradun and Shimla, capitals of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh states respectively.
Effect of flood in Darchula district of Nepal.
In June 2013, the North Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, some regions of Western Nepal and their adjoining areas experienced heavy rainfall that triggered devastating floods and landslides. Parts of Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, and some parts of Western Tibet also experienced heavy rainfall. As of 29 June 2013 (2013-06-29)[update], more than 1,000 people have died with many more missing.[3]
Damage to bridges and roads left over 70,000 pilgrims and tourists trapped in various places,[4][5][6] many of whom were rescued.[7][8] As of 30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)[update], about 300 - 400 people are said to be still stranded.[9] The Indian Air Force, the Army and paramilitary troops have evacuated more than 110,000 people from the flood hit area.[10] Although Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker, based on various ground reports said that the death toll could cross 10,000,[11] the official death toll in Uttarakhand (by 29 June 2013) was 842.[12] Contents [hide] * 1 Origin * 2 Death and damage * 2.1 Damage at Kedarnath
References: 600 villages, covering a population of 5 lakhs, in 23 districts of Uttar Pradesh were affected with flood and As of 22 June 2013 (2013-06-22)[update] more than 44 deaths were reported from the state.[26] Himachal Pradesh[edit]