Flash Floods in Himachal Pradesh Claim 2 Lives, 20 Feared Swept Away

Tragedy struck Himachal Pradesh as flash floods, triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts, claimed two lives, with around 20 people feared swept away. The deluge caused widespread destruction across both regions, and rescue operations are ongoing. Anxious families wait in hope for the return of their missing loved ones, while some of the missing people have since been rescued. Search operations have been intensified to trace 10 people missing since the flash floods.

Key Takeaways:

Two people died due to the flash flood at the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site in Kangra district.
Around 20 workers stationed at a labour colony near the project site were feared swept away, with 6 people feared swept away by the floods.
A search is underway to find three people at Rehla Bihal in Kullu district who were washed away in the deluge while trying to take away valuables from their homes.
A dedicated team has been sent to find the man who went into the hills during the floods.
Some of the missing people hail from Nurpur and Chamba areas of Himachal Pradesh and others from Uttar Pradesh.
A BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma has demanded an investigation into the negligence of the project site management and adequate compensation to the family of the deceased.

Statistics:

2 people died due to the flash flood.
20 people are feared swept away.
10 people are missing.
6 people are feared swept away by the floods at the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site.
3 people are missing at Rehla Bihal in Kullu district.

Sources:

ABP Private Limited
Contify.com