Flash Floods Wreak Havoc: Death Toll Rises to Nine in Himachal

The recent flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, triggered by cloudbursts, have resulted in nine deaths and left approximately 45 people missing. Over 410 rescuers are involved in the search operations. The state has suffered significant infrastructural damage and financial losses, with immediate relief being provided to the affected victims.

The death toll from flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district has risen to nine following the recovery of a body in Rajban village. Rescuers are searching for around 45 missing individuals across three districts affected by cloudbursts.

Officials report that 410 rescuers from the Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, CISF, Himachal Pradesh Police, and home guards are using drones and other equipment in the search operations. The flash floods impacted multiple areas, with the worst affected being Nirmand, Sainj, and Malana in Kullu, Padhar in Mandi, and Rampur subdivision in Shimla.

The 11-year-old victim, Anamika, was found under a large boulder. The grim task of finding bodies continues, raising concerns about identification due to decay. The state's losses are enormous, with significant infrastructural damage and financial loss amounting to Rs 662 crore. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced immediate relief measures for the victims.