78 Dead In Himachal Pradesh Flash Floods, Landslide Alert Issued In 4 Uttarakhand Districts (VISUALS)

The monsoon has unleashed widespread devastation across Himachal Pradesh, leaving 78 people dead and many others injured or missing. Flash floods, landslides and cloud bursts have battered the state since June 20, damaging homes, infrastructure and even a trusted local bank in Thunag.

Meanwhile, neighbouring Uttarakhand is on high alert as warnings for potential landslides have been issued across four districts.

🌧️ The spell of heavy monsoon rain continues in Himachal Pradesh.

In the last 24 hrs, Aghar (Hamirpur) recorded the highest rainfall at 110 mm.

Cloudbursts in Mandi and Chamba have disrupted normal life.

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Himachal Reels Under Monsoon Onslaught

As of July 6, Himachal Pradesh has reported 23 flash floods, 19 cloud bursts and 16 landslides. Of the 78 deaths, 50 were due to rain-related incidents including drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes and flash floods. Another 28 people died in road accidents. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has confirmed at least 37 people are still missing, while 115 have been injured.

Among the worst-hit areas is Mandi, where the Himachal Cooperative Bank’s first floor lies submerged in water and debris. Locals say valuables and documents worth crores have been destroyed. “The cash, documents and lockers kept in the bank have all turned into rubble,” said trader Hari Mohan, adding that thefts have increased as people try to loot items swept away in the floods.

Infrastructure has also taken a hit, with 243 roads closed, 278 electricity transformers out of action, and 261 water supply projects stalled. The India Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rain and squalls for the next three days, with a red alert issued in Sirmaur, Kangra and Mandi.

Uttarakhand: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in next four days for 5 districts

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Landslide Warning in Uttarakhand Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

The Geological Survey of India has issued a landslide alert for Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts of Uttarakhand. Subdivisions including Ukhimath, Ghansali, Narendra Nagar and Chinyalisaur have been flagged for high risk on July 7 and 8.

The State Emergency Operations Centre has directed all officials, police and disaster response teams to remain on high alert and fully equipped. Tourist and vehicle movement in vulnerable Himalayan regions is to be strictly curtailed. All officers have been told to remain in their assigned areas with phones and equipment active for the next 48 hours.