Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

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Heavy overnight rain triggered landslides, flash floods, and house collapses in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, leaving at least three people dead and hundreds stranded. The rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with both states reviewing the situation and working to get things back on track. The relentless rain has caused widespread damage, affecting livelihoods and disrupting connectivity in several areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least three people, including a family of three, were killed in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district when a house collapsed due to landslides and flash floods.
  • Hundreds of people, including 200 students, were rescued in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, after the area was inundated by flash floods.
  • The downpour caused massive flooding in Sahastradhara and the IT Park area in Dehradun, leaving two people missing.
  • Over 650 roads, including three national highways, remain blocked in Himachal Pradesh, while over 1,200 power transformers and 160 water supply schemes have been hit.
  • Since June 20, as many as 412 people have died in rain-related incidents and accidents in the state.
  • Senior officials, including Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman, are reviewing the situation and working to provide relief to affected areas.
  • The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a quick rescue operation in Dehradun, evacuating 200 students stranded at Devbhoomi Institute.

Statistics:

  • At least 3 people killed in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district.
  • 200 students rescued in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  • 650 roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh, including 3 national highways.
  • Over 1,200 power transformers and 160 water supply schemes hit in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Since June 20, 412 people have died in rain-related incidents and accidents in the state.
  • 2 people missing in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services (permission granted from Hindustan Times)
  • PTI (Press Trust of India)
  • Twitter (Himachal Pradesh Government)
  • Uttarakhand Government Official Website
  • Hindustan Times article: "Himachal rains: 3 dead in Mandi house collapse, Dharampur bus stand flooded"