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Himachal Pradesh Hit by 86 Cloudbursts, 121 Flash Floods in 2 Years

Himachal Pradesh experienced 86 cloudbursts, 234 landslides, and 121 flash floods between 2023 and 2025, resulting in a cumulative loss of Rs 12,500 crore. The data emerged from a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to review the READY-HP project. The Rs 2,687 crore project aims to strengthen disaster management capacity and restore affected infrastructure including roads, water supply, and power. CM Sukhu emphasized the state's vulnerability due to its location in the young Himalayan region and the need for resilient infrastructure to protect farmers and horticulturists.

Key Points: Himachal Pradesh: 86 Cloudbursts, 121 Flash Floods From 2023-2025

  • State recorded 86 cloudbursts, 234 landslides, 121 flash floods from 2023-2025
  • Cumulative loss estimated at Rs 12,500 crore
  • READY-HP project with Rs 2,687 crore outlay launched for disaster recovery
  • Project focuses on resilient infrastructure, green panchayats, and livelihood protection
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Himachal Pradesh saw 86 cloudbursts and 121 flash floods from 2023 to 2025

Himachal Pradesh faced 86 cloudbursts, 234 landslides, and 121 flash floods from 2023-2025, causing Rs 12,500 crore loss. CM Sukhu reviews READY-HP project.

"Himachal Pradesh is highly vulnerable to natural calamities as it falls in the young and fragile Himalayan region. - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Chandigarh, May 12

Himachal Pradesh saw 86 cloudbursts, 234 landslides and 121 flash floods from 2023 to 2025, resulting in a cumulative loss of Rs 12,500 crore. This fact came to light after a high-level meeting here, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, to review the Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery- Himachal Pradesh.

An official statement issued on Tuesday, quoting the Chief Minister, said the total outlay of the Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery Himachal Pradesh (READY-HP) project is Rs 2,687 crore and described it as a crucial initiative for strengthening disaster management capacity in the state and reducing the damage caused by natural disasters.

The Chief Minister, while referring to the increasing impact of natural calamities, said Himachal Pradesh is highly vulnerable to natural calamities as it falls in the young and fragile Himalayan region.

Chief Minister Sukhu said the project aims to restore disaster-affected infrastructure, including roads, water supply schemes, power and livelihoods projects, while ensuring a resilient recovery mechanism across the state.

He said the objective of READY-HP is to support resilient disaster recovery. It will also focus on developing resilient public services, promoting livelihood opportunities through initiatives like green panchayats and strengthening risk-informed social safety and insurance mechanisms.

The Chief Minister stressed on the need for developing robust infrastructure to support farmers and horticulturists so that their livelihoods remain protected and resilient during natural disasters.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) K.K. Pant, Principal Secretary (Finance) Devesh Kumar, Advisor (Planning) Ravinder Kumar, Director (Energy) Rakesh Kumar Prajapati, Director (Rural Development and Panchayati Raj) Raghav Sharma, Deputy Project Director Surender Maltu and other senior officers were present at the meeting.

- IANS

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Sarah B
This is a stark reminder of how climate change is impacting the Himalayan region. The green panchayat initiative is a good step, but we need more focus on early warning systems and community-based disaster preparedness. The fact that 234 landslides occurred shows the scale of the problem. Kudos to the CM for prioritizing this.
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Ananya R
Living in Himachal, I can vouch for how bad the situation has gotten. Last year, our village saw a flash flood that washed away many apple orchards. Farmers are really suffering 😔 I hope the livelihood protection measures mentioned actually reach the ground level. The fragile Himalayan geology needs more than just infrastructure repair.
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James A
The Resilient Recovery mechanism sounds encouraging, but I'm skeptical about how quickly funds will be disbursed. Landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal are becoming annual phenomena. The Rs 12,500 crore loss is staggering. We need stricter enforcement of construction norms in ecologically sensitive zones.
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Rohit P
As a trekker who frequents Himachal, I've seen the damage firsthand. The young and fragile Himalayan region needs sustainable tourism practices too. But the READY-HP project's focus on green panchayats and risk-informed insurance is a smart move. Just hope the politicians don't pocket the money 💸
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Michael C
Interesting to see that the CM is taking a proactive stance with the READY-HP project. But I'd like to see more details on how the Rs 2,687 crore will be spent. The list of officials present suggests bureaucratic rigor, but accountability is key. Also, why is

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