Mandi On Jul 29, 2025– Flash Floods After Cloudburst Kill 3 in Mandi, Himachal Chandigarh-Manali Highway Closed at 4 Mile, 9 Mile & Dwada.
On Monday night, a devastating cloudburst struck the town of Mandi, and its cruel flash floods took three human lives, buried nearly 25 vehicles, and wreaked havoc on the newly opened houses. The incident further worsened the already battered state of Himachal due to merciless monsoon rains.
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Rain Fury Engulfs Key Areas of Mandi Town
The flash floods wreaked havoc and were most severe in areas such as Jail Road, Saini Mohalla, and corners near the Zonal Hospital when the overflowing Sukati drains (nallahs) carried with them a wall of debris and destruction over five kilometers. Washing away all structures, slowly flooding homes, severing linking roads, and leaving residents stranded.
Roads, Power, and Water Infrastructure Hit Hard
The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) infers:
200 roads Closed across Himachal Pradesh
121 roads Blocked in Mandi district alone
62 Power transformers and 110 water Supply Schemes disrupted
The numbers are only going to increase once the updates keep coming.
Rescue Operations and Casualty Update
Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan confirmed:
3 people dead
1 person injured
1 woman missing
15–20 people rescued so far
Rescue operations are ongoing with full force, involving local teams and disaster response units.
Monsoon Mayhem Continues
This recent disaster adds to a grim monsoon season in Mandi district, where 15 people lost their lives in separate incidents in Seraj, Nachan, Dharampur, and Karsog between June 30 and July 1.
Former Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, along with district officials, visited affected areas to assess the damage.
Rain Alerts Issued for Several Districts
The Meteorological Department has issued:
Orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kangra, Mandi, and Kullu (Tuesday)
Yellow alert for Chamba, Shimla, and Sirmaur (Tuesday)
Extended yellow alert for Una, Kangra, Mandi, and Kullu (Wednesday)
Statewide Monsoon Damage: A Costly Season
From June 20 to July 28, Himachal Pradesh has suffered damages worth ₹1,523 crore due to monsoon-related incidents.
90 people have died
35 are missing
Over 1,320 houses have been fully or partially damaged
Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods and Landslides in Mandi
The relentless rain began late Saturday night, continuing into Sunday morning, causing flash floods, overflowing drains, and multiple landslides in the Mandi district. Villages in Seraj, Thunag, and Karsog subdivisions among the worst affected.
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Many rivers and streams in the area, including tributaries of the Beas, witnessed a sudden rise in water levels, leading to fears of further damage. Local residents described it as the heaviest rainfall in weeks, with several low-lying areas submerged and mudslides damaging homes.
Multiple Roads Blocked, Connectivity Severed
At least 30+ roads, including major and village link routes, remain blocked due to landslides and debris. Key areas such as Pandoh, Aut, and Bajaura reported traffic disruptions, affecting movement of goods and emergency services.
Villagers, particularly apple and vegetable growers, are facing immense hardship as blocked roads have also halted transportation of perishable produce to markets. The monsoon timing has further delayed the apple harvest, causing worry among farmers.
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