| Title |
NATURAL DISASTERS |
|
Date-wise Events |
- August 06, 2010: Ladakh Floods
- The 2010 Ladakh floods occurred across a large part of
Ladakh, a region of the northernmost Indian state of Jammu
and Kashmir. 71 towns and villages were damaged, including
the main town in the area, Leh. At least 255 people are
reported to have died, after a cloudburst and heavy
overnight rains triggered flash floods, mudslides, and
debris flows. 200 people were reported missing in the
initial aftermath of the storm, and thousands more were
rendered homeless after the flooding caused extensive damage
to property and infrastructure. Overall, 9000 people were
directly affected by the event.
|
|
Description |
|
|
<> PROFILE
<> CROSSWORD <> QUIZ <> VIDEOS <> QUIZ
on History of the date of this event <>