<p>Fifteen people were killed after boulders struck a bus amid a landslide in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday (Oct 7) evening. The incident happened in the Balughat area of Jhanduta subdivision after the region received heavy rainfall. Officials have recovered 15 bodies from the mangled remains of the bus so far. There were about 25-30 passengers in the bus.</p><p>The police said that the accident happened about 6:30 pm when the landslide triggered by the heavy rain hit the bus, which was travelling from Marottan to Ghumariwin. At least three people from the bus have been rescued by the authorities and admitted to a hospital in Berthin.</p><p>According to the police, a portion of the mountain fell on the private bus. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, and emergency services are working to remove debris. The bus was crushed by stones and debris falling on its roof.</p><p>On Tuesday (Oct 7), Bilaspur recorded 12.7 mm of rainfall. Following the incident, local authorities, police, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams rushed to the site.</p><h2><strong>PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia</strong></h2><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sadness and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the accident.</p><p>“Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” PM Modi said.</p><p>Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said, “The news of the devastating landslide near Balughat (Bhalla Bridge) in the Jhanduta Assembly constituency of Bilaspur district has shaken me to the core.”</p><p>“Rescue operations are ongoing at a war footing. Instructions have been given to the authorities to deploy their full machinery. I am in touch with the local administration and am continuously receiving moment-by-moment updates on the entire rescue operation. May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide strength to the grieving families. In this difficult time, I stand with all the affected families,” he added.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">बिलासपुर ज़िला के झंडूता विधानसभा क्षेत्र के बालूघाट (भल्लू पुल) के पास हुए भीषण भूस्खलन की ख़बर ने मन को भीतर तक झकझोर दिया है।<br>इस भारी भूस्खलन में एक प्राइवेट बस के चपेट में आने से 10 लोगों के निधन का दु:खद समाचार मिला है और कई अन्य के मलबे में दबे होने की आशंका है। रेस्क्यू… <a href="https://t.co/GBZslb36CP">pic.twitter.com/GBZslb36CP</a></p>&mdash; Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) <a href="https://twitter.com/SukhuSukhvinder/status/1975575054927724683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Tuesday (Oct 7), Bilaspur recorded 12.7 mm of rainfall. Following the incident, local authorities, police, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams rushed to the site.

Fifteen people were killed after boulders struck a bus amid a landslide in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday (Oct 7) evening. The incident happened in the Balughat area of Jhanduta subdivision after the region received heavy rainfall. Officials have recovered 15 bodies from the mangled remains of the bus so far. There were about 25-30 passengers in the bus. The police said that the accident happened about 6:30 pm when the landslide triggered by the heavy rain hit the bus, which was travelling from Marottan to Ghumariwin. At least three people from the bus have been rescued by the authorities and admitted to a hospital in Berthin. According to the police, a portion of the mountain fell on the private bus. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, and emergency services are working to remove debris. The bus was crushed by stones and debris falling on its roof. On Tuesday (Oct 7), Bilaspur recorded 12.7 mm of rainfall. Following the incident, local authorities, police, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams rushed to the site. PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sadness and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the accident. “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” PM Modi said. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said, “The news of the devastating landslide near Balughat (Bhalla Bridge) in the Jhanduta Assembly constituency of Bilaspur district has shaken me to the core.” “Rescue operations are ongoing at a war footing. Instructions have been given to the authorities to deploy their full machinery. I am in touch with the local administration and am continuously receiving moment-by-moment updates on the entire rescue operation. May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide strength to the grieving families. In this difficult time, I stand with all the affected families,” he added.

<p>On Tuesday (Oct 7), Bilaspur recorded 12.7 mm of rainfall. Following the incident, local authorities, police, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams rushed to the site.</p>

Bilaspur landslide: At least 15 killed after boulders hit bus; PM Modi announces ex-gratia

<p>Even as the death toll continues to mount in the aftermath of landslides in rain-hit northern Himachal Pradesh state in India, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday (August 16) said that the state has suffered losses to the tune of 100 billion rupees ($1.2 billion approx.).</p>

<p>More than 60 people have lost their lives and over 800 people have been evacuated from the low-lying areas of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district near the Pong Dam, where the water level on the Beas River has continued to go past the danger level due to incessant rainfall.</p>

<p>“Around 100 people are still trapped in Kangra, rescue operation is underway. Another body has been recovered in Shimla. The state has suffered a loss of around&nbsp;₹10,000 crores. It will take around one year for us to redevelop the infrastructure of the state,” CM Sukhu said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Schools, colleges shut&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the wake of the alarming situation, the state government has ordered closure of schools and colleges.</p>

<p>“Whereas, weather conditions in most parts of Himachal Pradesh are still inclement; &amp; whereas, it is being felt that it would be in the interest of student's safety that school/colleges remain closed for another 1 day. Therefore, considering the above, the Government of Himachal Pradesh orders to keep all schools &amp; colleges (government as well as private) closed on dated 16th August, 2023,” the state's Education Department said in its order on Tuesday.</p>

<p>According to the regional meteorological department, the monsoon trough—an elongated low-pressure area that was to the north of its normal position—is causing heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand, and has gradually started moving south.</p>

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<h3><strong>India | Heavy rains in Himachal, Uttarakhand: IMD says, 'No respite for states until August 18'</strong></h3>

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<h2><strong>157% surge in rainfall&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Chief Minister Sukhu said that a 157 per cent surge in rainfall over the past four days has resulted in extensive damage across the entire state.</p>

<p>“The challenge is huge, but we will not step back. We will move ahead and make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant in the next four years and it will become the richest and most prosperous state of India in the next 10 years,” he said.</p>

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<p>“The river didn’t enter the houses, the houses entered the river. The drainage system of the houses was not managed, and we did not pay attention to the structuring. The laws need to be made stronger, and we will soon act on this,” he added.<br />
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Even as the death toll continues to mount in the aftermath of landslides in rain-hit northern Himachal Pradesh state in India, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday (August 16) said that the state has suffered losses to the tune of 100 billion rupees ($1.

Even as the death toll continues to mount in the aftermath of landslides in rain-hit northern Himachal Pradesh state in India, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday (August 16) said that the state has suffered losses to the tune of 100 billion rupees ($1.2 billion approx.). More than 60 people have lost their lives and over 800 people have been evacuated from the low-lying areas of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district near the Pong Dam, where the water level on the Beas River has continued to go past the danger level due to incessant rainfall. “Around 100 people are still trapped in Kangra, rescue operation is underway. Another body has been recovered in Shimla. The state has suffered a loss of around ₹10,000 crores. It will take around one year for us to redevelop the infrastructure of the state,” CM Sukhu said. Helicopters of @hqwaciaf recommenced relief operations in Himachal Pradesh today in the wake of recent rains. Over 150 citizens were rescued from various affected areas.@CMOHimachal @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/03Cc0TDcdY — PRO Defence Palam (@DefencePROPalam) August 15, 2023 × Schools, colleges shut In the wake of the alarming situation, the state government has ordered closure of schools and colleges. “Whereas, weather conditions in most parts of Himachal Pradesh are still inclement; & whereas, it is being felt that it would be in the interest of student's safety that school/colleges remain closed for another 1 day. Therefore, considering the above, the Government of Himachal Pradesh orders to keep all schools & colleges (government as well as private) closed on dated 16th August, 2023,” the state's Education Department said in its order on Tuesday. According to the regional meteorological department, the monsoon trough—an elongated low-pressure area that was to the north of its normal position—is causing heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand, and has gradually started moving south. Also read | India: Yamuna water level crosses warning mark again, raises flood prospects in Delhi India | Heavy rains in Himachal, Uttarakhand: IMD says, 'No respite for states until August 18' 157% surge in rainfall Chief Minister Sukhu said that a 157 per cent surge in rainfall over the past four days has resulted in extensive damage across the entire state. “The challenge is huge, but we will not step back. We will move ahead and make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant in the next four years and it will become the richest and most prosperous state of India in the next 10 years,” he said. Also watch | Heavy rains leave part of Kalka-Shimla railway track hanging after landslide erodes ground beneath “The river didn’t enter the houses, the houses entered the river. The drainage system of the houses was not managed, and we did not pay attention to the structuring. The laws need to be made stronger, and we will soon act on this,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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