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Flash Floods in Himachal Pradesh Claim 5 Lives, Over 15 Houses Destroyed

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Floodwaters triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh resulted in the loss of five lives, with three more missing in the landslides. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a low-pressure system had developed over the state, causing heavy rainfall in the region. The flash floods led to widespread damage to infrastructure, with over 15 houses collapsing and being washed away in the cloudbursts. The situation is being closely monitored, with rescue teams working to evacuate stranded tourists and restore connectivity in the affected areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five people have lost their lives in the flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Three people are still missing in the landslides, with search operations ongoing.
  • Over 15 houses have been destroyed, with many more damaged due to the flash floods.
  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a low-pressure system developed over the state, causing heavy rainfall.
  • The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has issued guidelines and warnings for the state due to the severity of the situation.
  • A rescue team was dispatched to locate 31 trekkers who had gone missing, and they were safely located.
  • Stranded tourists in Manikaran Valley, Banjar, Kullu, and Manali are being rescued, with efforts underway to restore connectivity in the affected areas.

Statistics:

  • 5 lives lost in the flash floods
  • 3 people missing in the landslides
  • 15+ houses destroyed
  • 31 trekkers located safely
  • Rescue operations ongoing in Manikaran Valley, Banjar, Kullu, and Manali
  • 9 flash floods and 3 cloudbursts reported in Kullu and Kangra in the last 24 hours
  • Over 5,000 tourists stranded in the affected areas
  • Rescue teams from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies assisting in the rescue operations.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express (P) Ltd, 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com
  • Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Source: The Indian Express, 24-July-2025

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