Landslide hits Himachal: Three dead, two others rescued in Mandi, rescue operations underway

At least three people died and two others were rescued after a landslide was reported in the Nihri area of Mandi district. Giving more details, Sakshi Verma, SP Mandi, said that the debris from an adjoining cliff slid onto a house, causing it to collapse. She added that the rescue teams rushed to the spot, and operations are still underway.

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Several vehicles were damaged in Mandi after a landslide

Visuals shared on social media from Dharampur Bus Stand showed heavy rainfall disrupting life in Mandi and several vehicles being damaged.

 Dharampur town was worst affected, says DCP

"Dharampur town was the worst affected as the Son Khad river suddenly swelled and took a furious form. Around midnight, floodwaters gushed into the bus stand, submerging several state-run buses and sweeping away others along with dozens of private vehicles including cars, bikes, and scooters," DCP Dharampur Mandi said.

Meanwhile, debris has entered many homes and shops, and damage to vehicles is extensive. The water level of the Son Khad is now receding, while police and administration continue to assess the situation on the ground.

Houses, shops near riverbank were inundated

Houses and shops near the riverbank were inundated, forcing residents to climb to rooftops for safety. A hostel housing nearly 150 students was also flooded, but all students managed to move to the upper floors.

Police and rescue teams, led by DSP Sanjeev Sood, carried out overnight rescue operations. Debris has entered many homes and shops, and damage to vehicles is extensive. The water level of the Son Khad is now receding, while police and administration continue to assess the situation on the ground.

Himachal Pradesh's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming on that 229 deaths occurred in rain-related incidents and 175 in road accidents, as per SDMA report on Monday.

Himachal rains: Check district-wise details

District-wise, Mandi reported 37 rain-related deaths, followed by Kangra (34), Kullu (31), Chamba (28), and Shimla (23), placing them among the worst-affected districts. Road accident deaths during the same period were also significant, with Mandi and Solan recording 24 each, Chamba 22, and Kangra 21. The authority noted that slippery conditions, blocked highways, and unstable slopes contributed to the spike in accidents during the ongoing monsoon spell.  

Cloudburst hits Dehradun: PM Modi speaks to Dhami

In the meantime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone to get a detailed update on the situation arising from heavy rainfall and cloudburst in Uttarakhand.

Both the leaders assured all possible assistance, emphasising that the Central Government stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis. “CM Dhami expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, informing them that the administrative machinery is fully active in the affected areas, where rescue and relief operations are being carried out on a war footing,” the CMO said in a statement.