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Flash Floods in Himachal Pradesh: Death Toll Rises to Six, Three Workers Missing

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Severe flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh have resulted in the loss of six lives, with three workers still reported missing. The incident has also disrupted essential services, including roads, electricity, and water supply, affecting numerous residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The death toll from flash floods at Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh has risen to six, with all victims recovered from the Priyadarshi Hydroelectric Project at Manuni Khad in Khanyara Dharamshala, Kangra.
  • Three workers of the hydro project remain missing, and a search operation is underway by the NDRF.
  • In the last 24 hours, 53 roads were blocked, 135 electricity lines were snapped, and 147 water supply lines were disrupted in the state.
  • According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) Himachal Pradesh, 33 people were killed and 66 injured, with properties worth Rs 29.16 crore reported damaged between June 20 and June 27 in the state.
  • Kin of the victims have been given Rs 1.25 crore in ex gratia relief so far.
  • In 2024, a total of 70 people died, and the state experienced a financial loss of approximately Rs 1,363 crore during the monsoon.
  • The state received a total rainfall of 600.9 mm in 2024, which is about 18 per cent less than the normal.

Statistics:

  • 6 people killed in flash floods.
  • 3 workers missing from the Priyadarshi Hydroelectric Project.
  • 53 roads blocked in the state.
  • 135 electricity lines snapped.
  • 147 water supply lines disrupted.
  • 33 people killed between June 20 and June 27, 2025.
  • 66 people injured during the same period.
  • Properties worth Rs 29.16 crore reported damaged.
  • Ex gratia relief of Rs 1.25 crore given to kin of victims so far.
  • 70 people died in 2024 due to monsoon-related incidents.
  • Financial loss of approximately Rs 1,363 crore during the 2024 monsoon.
  • Total rainfall of 600.9 mm in 2024, 18% less than the normal.

Sources:

  • Express News Service
  • State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) Himachal Pradesh
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (Copyright 2025)
  • Contify.com

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