"The flood disaster has destroyed houses, fields, and livelihoods. We are trying our best to get support from across the state, but the government now needs to relocate and rehabilitate people whose homes and land have completely vanished," Bindal said.
More than 100 people have lost their lives due to catastrophic flooding across central Texas in the US, with state authorities continuing rescue operations as drier weather is forecast for the coming days, as reported by CNN on Tuesday.
"The state has witnessed 14 human deaths, 28 persons missing, and five injured during the past six days of monsoon activity. Most of these incidents are rain-related, especially in Mandi district, which has been the worst hit," the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operation Centre said in it
Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Monday lashed out at the Himachal Pradesh government for its delayed response to the flood disaster that has ravaged parts of the Janjheli region in Mandi district.
US President Donald Trump called the Texas floods a "100-year catastrophe" and said a Gaza hostage deal could happen this week. He plans to visit Texas on Friday and confirmed trade letters will go out Monday. He also dismissed Elon Musk's third-party idea as "ridiculous."
"The PM of India has not spoken a word of consolation to those suffering in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, where over 70 people are feared dead in the calamitous floods. Meanwhile, he is deeply saddened by the destruction caused by floods in Texas, USA," posted Pawan Khera on X.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed a CID investigation into the large quantity of wood found deposited at the Pandoh Dam following a recent flood.
Thunag in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district is facing a severe water crisis after recent cloudbursts and floods washed away machinery, water pipes, and transformers used to extract and supply clean water.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning for "Extremely Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall" for July 6. For tomorrow, the IMD forecasts "Very Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall".
At least 78 people have lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Of these, 50 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, while 28 fatalitie
Speaking after the flag-off ceremony, the Governor told ANI, "I have not gone there personally yet as I was advised by security officials that conditions are still not safe. But I will visit later. For now, we have sent three vehicles with relief material, and we will continue to assist peop