Himachal Pradesh is reeling from another tragic wave of flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rainfall.
As of now, 75 people are reported missing, and search-and-rescue operations are underway in full force.
Districts like Mandi, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti have been hit hard. Rivers have overflowed, homes have collapsed, and key bridges and roads have been swept away by gushing waters.
Areas Affected
Kullu: Several villages are cut off due to washed-away roads.
Mandi: Heavy landslides and damage to the Chandigarh-Manali highway.
Shimla: Floodwaters have entered low-lying urban areas.
Lahaul-Spiti: Cold desert region facing flash floods for the second year in a row.
Rescue efforts are being carried out by:
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Indian Army and Air Force
Local police and fire services
State disaster response units and volunteers
Emergency Updates
Helicopters and drones deployed for aerial surveillance
Rescue teams using rafts and boats in water-logged areas
Evacuations underway for more than 8,000 people
Temporary relief camps set up in schools and community halls
Human & Economic Toll
Besides lives at risk, the economic cost is mounting:
Homes, farmlands, shops, and roads are destroyed
Tourism and transport completely stalled in popular towns like Manali and Kasol
Businesses and livelihoods deeply impacted
The state government is in talks with the Centre for urgent relief funds and long-term flood mitigation projects.
Government Statement
“We are leaving no stone unturned in locating the missing and providing relief. I appeal to the public to avoid travel to affected areas.”
— Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
How You Can Help
Donate to verified relief organizations like the Himachal Disaster Relief Fund
Share emergency helpline numbers
Contribute essentials (clothes, medicines, food) through local drives
Avoid non-essential travel to hill regions until further notice
Final Word
The floods in Himachal Pradesh are a reminder of how fragile mountain ecosystems are in the face of extreme weather.
As families await word of their loved ones, the nation watches in hope, prayer, and support.
Let’s stay informed, stay safe, and support those affected however we can.
Published on : 6th July
Published by : SMITA
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