Mandi, July 29 -- 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."

"Due to heavy rainfall, debris from the upper regions has settled in the lower regions. This might be a result of a cloudburst. All the officials are currently engaged in relief work. We received a call regarding damage near Jail Road. Several people have died in the incident. We have ...