Sunday , November 17 2024

Cloud burst in Shimla and Mandi, large number of people missing, rescue operation continues

One dead, 11 missing in Mandi

On the other hand, there is news of cloudburst in Tikkan and Terang villages of Chauharghati of Drang assembly constituency of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, where 11 people are reported missing. One person has also died, whose body has been recovered. Houses have also been damaged. Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan has said that teams of district administration and NDRF have been sent to the spot.

devastation due to heavy rain

Most places in Himachal Pradesh received rain late at night, there is news of devastation due to rain at a place called Nirmand situated on the border of Kullu and Shimla. On the other hand, Parvati river in Sainj valley of Kullu has also swelled heavily. Rain continued at night, so there is no unpleasant news at the moment.

The third incident in Kullu district is coming from Manikaran valley. The Malana dam has overflowed here. Some people are also saying that some walls of the dam have broken, but this will be known only after the water recedes. At present, flood situation is being seen around the Malana dam. The highway leading to Manali has been closed due to the flood, some parts of the road have been damaged in Raison near Manali.

JP Nadda spoke to Sukhu

BJP National President JP Nadda has taken note of the heavy damage caused by cloudburst in various areas of Himachal Pradesh. JP Nadda spoke to Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and inquired about the situation and assured all possible help from the central government. Union Minister Nadda spoke to former CM Jairam Thakur and BJP state president and directed all BJP workers to engage in relief work.