Relentless rains since Sunday night have brought widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a flashflood alert in the five districts of Chamba, Kinnaur, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur.
The torrential downpour has caused significant damage, with landslides and road collapses adding to the mounting concerns.
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4 children swept away in Una
In a heart-wrenching incident at Bathri in Una, four children were swept away in the floodwaters on Sunday night. The bodies of three of the children, identified as Rashi Kumari (7), Manisha (18), and Tanu (4), have been recovered. The fourth child is still missing and rescue operations are underway. The victims were from Bihar and their parents work in a factory in the Bathu-Bathri area.
Road collapse near Pandoh disrupts traffic
The incessant rains have also led to the collapse of a section of the Chandigarh-Manali four-lane highway near Pandoh in Mandi district. The road has sunk more than four feet near Kainchi Mod at Diod, about 5 km from Mandi, forcing authorities to restrict traffic to one-way. The ground beneath the culvert on this vital route is continuously sinking, posing a serious threat to the stability of the four-lane highway in Diod.
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Adding to the woes, nine persons from Una lost their lives in a tragic accident at Hoshiarpur in Punjab on Sunday. The victims were en route to Nawanshahr to attend a wedding when their car was swept away by floodwaters while crossing a drain. Two persons from the group are still missing, and search operations are ongoing.
With flashflood alerts issued across multiple districts and road infrastructure under threat, the state government has put emergency services on high alert. Residents in the affected areas are being urged to stay vigilant and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary.
