The floods, which have killed hundreds, are bad news for farmers weighed down by heavy debt, as India is under pressure from President Trump in tariff negotiations.
Tag: Uttarakhand (India)
Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas
About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.
Flash Floods in Indian Himalayas Kill 4, and Dozens Are Missing
The Indian Army and other forces were helping with the rescue, officials said. The flood’s full death toll may be higher, with so many missing.
Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8
Rescuers working in extreme conditions evacuated 46 other construction workers trapped beneath feet of snow.
Climbers Rescued from Himalayan Mountain After Being Stranded for Two Nights
The two women, one American and one British, became stranded on a Himalayan mountain when their food and equipment fell into a ravine, Indian officials said.
Demolition of Muslim Properties Sets Off Deadly Violence in India
When officials arrived to raze a mosque and seminary ruled to be illegally located on public property, they encountered hundreds of protesters.
India Ignored Repeated Warnings Before Tunnel Trapped 41 Men
Environmentalists argued that a road project was destabilizing the fragile Himalayan landscape. The government maneuvered to continue it.
In India, Rescue Arrives for Workers Trapped in Tunnel
After repeated mechanical setbacks, the operation turned to trained miners using manual tools to clear the final stretch of debris.
Trapped in a Tunnel for 15 Days, With No End in Sight
The effort to rescue 41 construction workers in India has faced repeated setbacks. Now the authorities are trying to drill vertically through a mountain.
After Days Trapped in a Tunnel, Workers Wait for a Rescue’s Plan B
The Indian authorities are trying a second drilling technique to reach 40 men who are getting by on water and food sent in through a pipe.