Himachal Flood LIVE Update: Two Killed, Several Missing

On Mandi flash flood, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, “It rained very heavily in Mandi at night. The heavy rains in Mandi have caused heavy damage to houses, especially near the Jail Road. We learned about the news of people being buried. Additionally, we received information about approximately 2 casualties in the incident. The situation is being monitored. All the teams of DM, NDRF and SDRF have been given directions. The government has initiated the evacuation process for all individuals who are currently stuck in this situation…”

Himachal Pradesh Assembly LoP Jairam Thakur says, “…Since last night, it has been raining heavily in Mandi. We received information about the massive damage in the region. Till now, we have known that 3 bodies have been recovered and one person is missing. The NDRF teams are conducting the rescue operation…Such massive damage has never happened in this region. It is a matter of concern. It is still raining, so I appeal to everyone to follow all the precautions…”

Flash floods wreaked havoc on Jail Road and surrounding areas in Mandi city, turning streets into dangerous rivers in a matter of minutes. Torrential rainfall led to sudden water surges, with heavy rocks, mud, and debris crashing down from nearby hillsides. The force of the floodwaters swept away parked vehicles, broke down boundary walls, and damaged several homes in its path. Amidst the destruction and panic, the local community showed remarkable courage and unity. Residents came out of their homes, helping one another evacuate, rescuing trapped individuals, and guiding the elderly and children to safer ground.

Mandi DC Apoorv Devgan says, “…The stretch of jail road has been affected by heavy rain. 3 people have died in the area near Jail Road. One woman is missing. The search operation by the police, NDRF and Home Guard teams is underway. The roads are also being cleared…Many vehicles have been piled up near the hospital. Casualties have been reported, along with that, many houses have been damaged…We have set up a relief camp in Vipasha Sadan. Officials from the electricity, PWD, Jal Shakti, and other departments are working together to provide relief…”

A cloudburst in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh triggered sudden flash floods, leading to the death of two people and leaving one person missing. Several others were rescued by emergency teams as water levels rose rapidly in residential areas. Rescue operations are underway. 

Continuous rainfall has led to a flood-like situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Mandi Municipal Commissioner Rohit Rathour confirmed that early morning rains caused significant damage and led to the death of two people. He also reported that two individuals went missing due to the bad weather.
“Due to heavy rain around 4 am, there have been reports of a lot of damage. Heavy debris has flown into the canals from the top. Two people have died, and two people are reported missing. Rescue work is underway in the area,” he told ANI.