The flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The strong flow of water swept away a bridge across the Sutlej River and left one person injured, as per the Indian Army.
The District Disaster Management Authority confirmed that people are safe in houses situated at the upper reaches. One HRTC (Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation) bus and an ambulance are stuck on the other side of the Ganvi rivulet. A motorable bridge in Ganvi has been totally damaged
District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest number of rain-related deaths at 23, followed by Kangra (26), Chamba (9), and Kullu (10). In road accidents, Mandi again topped the list with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), and Kangra (9).
An incident of cloudburst was reported in the Sharod Nala area of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh on Friday as per the information received from the Central Water Commission, Mohal.
Continuous heavy rainfall across Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh has thrown life out of gear. Several rivers are in full spate, causing widespread concern, while landslides and waterlogging have disrupted connectivity and daily life.
The report outlines landslide activity and risk levels across 22 locations in five districts: Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan, based on real-time monitoring inputs.
In the next 12 hours, light to moderate rain is likely at many places and heavy rain at one or two places in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una districts, announced IMD.
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, a total of 179 people have lost their lives since June 20, including 101 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 78 in road accidents attributed to treacherous weather cond
Speaking to the media at the flag-off ceremony, the Governor emphasised the urgent need for behavioural and lifestyle change in the wake of recurring natural disasters in the region.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday flagged off three vehicles carrying essential relief material from Raj Bhavan to the flood-affected districts of Mandi and Kullu. The consignments, sent via the State Red Cross Society, include tents, blankets, tarpaulins, sanitary ite
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three districts in Himachal Pradesh, warning of continued heavy rainfall across the region over the next several days. The alert comes as monsoon activity remains intense in the state, which has already witnessed wid