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Shimla:
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of relentless monsoon rains that have caused massive damage to life and property across the state.
With no immediate relief in sight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall in three districts and a yellow alert in nine others. The state remains on high alert as weather conditions are expected to remain harsh through July 30.
Orange alert in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi
The IMD has sounded an orange alert in Kangra, Kullu and Mandi, warning of extremely heavy to very heavy rainfall in these regions. These districts, already hit hard by landslides and flash floods, are expected to witness more rain in the coming 24 hours.
The rest of the state, including Shimla, Solan, Chamba and Sirmaur, remains under yellow alert, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms.
On July 30, a yellow alert will continue in Una, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi, suggesting continued rainfall but with slightly reduced intensity. The weather department has urged residents, especially those in vulnerable areas, to stay alert and avoid travel unless necessary.
Cloudburst in Mandi wreaks havoc, rescue ops continue
A deadly cloudburst in Mandi district late last night has triggered massive destruction. Three bodies have been recovered so far while search operations are ongoing for one missing person. Several vehicles have been buried under debris and key roads, including the Chandigarh-Manali NH and the Pathankot-Mandi NH, have been blocked due to multiple landslides at 4 Mile, 9 Mile, Dwara and Jhalogi.
Mandi has been witnessing continuous torrential downpours for several hours, making debris removal and rescue operations extremely challenging for the administration and NDRF teams. The situation remains grim, with threats of further landslides due to the already saturated soil.
Damage due to rain crosses Rs 1,500 crore
This year’s monsoon season has proven deadly for Himachal Pradesh. Between June 20 and July 28, the state has reported 164 deaths, with 269 people injured and 35 still missing. While 74 fatalities were caused by road accidents, the rest were due to landslides, cloudbursts and flash floods.
As many as 251 pucca houses and 167 kutcha houses have been completely destroyed. Over 900 homes have sustained partial damage, 287 shops and commercial establishments have been hit while more than 22,900 livestock and poultry have perished. The estimated loss has reached ₹1,523 crore.
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