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Economic Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Himachal Pradesh: 2 dead, 2 missing after heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Mandi district
Synopsis Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district caused floods and landslides, killing two and leaving two missing. Roads, power, and water supplies were severely disrupted, including blockage of the Chandigarh-Manali highway. The 2025 monsoon has claimed 164 lives statewide, with Mandi worst affected. Damages exceed ₹1.52 lakh crore, impacting homes, infrastructure, and essential services. Two people have died, and two others have been reported missing after heavy rainfall lashed Mandi district in the early hours of Tuesday, causing extensive damage and triggering a flood-like situation across the region, officials said. ADVERTISEMENT Speaking to ANI, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rohit Rathour said, "Due to heavy rain around 4 am, there have been reports of a lot of damage... Two people have died, and two people are reported missing." Continuous heavy rainfall since late Monday night has thrown life out of gear in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The region has been experiencing incessant rain since 11 PM, resulting in a flood-like situation across various parts of the town. One of the worst-affected areas is the Zonal Hospital Mandi, where there is excessive water accumulation and overflow from nearby drains. The main access road to the hospital has been closed. Reports from local administration confirm multiple landslides in and around Mandi town, disrupting traffic and endangering residents living in landslide-prone areas. Debris from these landslides has blocked key internal roads, adding to the chaos. Adding to the severity of the situation, the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway (NH-3) has been blocked at several locations between Mandi and Kullu. Several vehicles are stranded, and long queues have been reported from various choke points along the route. ADVERTISEMENT Earlier, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) informed about the widespread disruption in the state, where 200 roads remain blocked, 62 power transformers are disrupted, and 110 water supply schemes were affected as of the evening of July 28, due to the ongoing heavy rains across the total death toll in the state during the 2025 monsoon season (from June 20 to July 28) has reached 164. Of these, 90 deaths are attributed to rain-related causes such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, and electrocution, while 74 people have lost their lives in road accidents, according to official data. ADVERTISEMENT District-wise, Mandi has recorded the highest number of fatalities (32), followed by Kangra (24) and Chamba (17). The devastation includes not only human casualties but also significant damage to homes, livestock, and public property, with over Rs 1,52,311 lakh in economic losses reported so far. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Himachal Pradesh: 2 dead, 2 missing after heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Mandi district
Two people have died, and two others have been reported missing after heavy rainfall lashed Mandi district in the early hours of Tuesday, causing extensive damage and triggering a flood-like situation across the region, officials said. Speaking to ANI, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rohit Rathour said, "Due to heavy rain around 4 am, there have been reports of a lot of damage... Two people have died, and two people are reported missing." Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category healthcare Healthcare PGDM Digital Marketing MCA Leadership Others Public Policy Degree Cybersecurity CXO Artificial Intelligence Product Management Data Analytics Project Management MBA others Management Finance Design Thinking Operations Management Technology Data Science Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details Continuous heavy rainfall since late Monday night has thrown life out of gear in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The region has been experiencing incessant rain since 11 PM, resulting in a flood-like situation across various parts of the town. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo One of the worst-affected areas is the Zonal Hospital Mandi, where there is excessive water accumulation and overflow from nearby drains. The main access road to the hospital has been closed. Reports from local administration confirm multiple landslides in and around Mandi town, disrupting traffic and endangering residents living in landslide-prone areas. Debris from these landslides has blocked key internal roads, adding to the chaos. Live Events Adding to the severity of the situation, the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway (NH-3) has been blocked at several locations between Mandi and Kullu. Several vehicles are stranded, and long queues have been reported from various choke points along the route. Earlier, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) informed about the widespread disruption in the state, where 200 roads remain blocked, 62 power transformers are disrupted, and 110 water supply schemes were affected as of the evening of July 28, due to the ongoing heavy rains across the state. The total death toll in the state during the 2025 monsoon season (from June 20 to July 28) has reached 164. Of these, 90 deaths are attributed to rain-related causes such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, and electrocution, while 74 people have lost their lives in road accidents, according to official data. District-wise, Mandi has recorded the highest number of fatalities (32), followed by Kangra (24) and Chamba (17). The devastation includes not only human casualties but also significant damage to homes, livestock, and public property, with over Rs 1,52,311 lakh in economic losses reported so far.
Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Himachal Pradesh rain fury: 2 dead, 2 missing after Mandi experiences heavy rainfall; several roads blocked
MANDI: Two people died and two others were reported missing in Mandi district on Tuesday after relentless overnight rain triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and road blockages in Himachal Pradesh. The downpour, which began around 11pm on Monday and intensified by 4am, caused severe disruption to life and infrastructure in the region. "Due to heavy rain around 4 am, there have been reports of a lot of damage. Two people have died, and two people are reported missing," municipal commissioner of Mandi, Rohit Rathour said. — timesofindia (@timesofindia) One of the worst-hit areas was the Zonal Hospital in Mandi, where overflow from nearby drains flooded the premises, forcing authorities to close the main access road. Landslides across the district have blocked several internal roads, cutting off localities and endangering residents in vulnerable zones. The Chandigarh–Manali National Highway (NH-3) was blocked at multiple locations between Mandi and Kullu, leaving several vehicles stranded in long traffic queues. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reported that 200 roads remained blocked across the state as of July 28 evening, along with 62 power transformers disrupted and 110 water supply schemes affected due to the ongoing downpour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Statewide, the total death toll in the 2025 monsoon season (from June 20 to July 28) has reached 164. Of these, 90 deaths were directly linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, and electrocution. The remaining 74 fatalities occurred in road accidents, as per official data. District-wise, Mandi has reported the highest number of fatalities (32), followed by Kangra (24) and Chamba (17). The state has also suffered massive economic losses, with damage to homes, livestock, and public property estimated at over Rs 1,52,311 lakh. The SDMA continues to monitor the situation round-the-clock and has urged citizens to stay vigilant, avoid non-essential travel, and follow official advisories. "Since June 20, the state has witnessed 42 flash floods, 25 cloudbursts, and 32 landslides, resulting in widespread damage to roads, houses, and infrastructure. Mandi district has reported the highest number of rain-related casualties, with 18 deaths, followed by Kangra (17 deaths), Kullu (10 deaths), and Chamba (eight deaths)," as per the statement. Over 251 houses have been completely damaged, and another 1,165 have sustained partial damage due to ongoing rain and floods. Agricultural and horticultural crops have also suffered major losses. Authorities have intensified road clearance operations, deployed disaster response teams, and issued alerts in vulnerable regions. However, intermittent heavy rainfall continues to hinder relief and recovery efforts.
