Mandi, July 5 -- Amid widespread destruction and loss of lives caused by rain-induced flash floods across Himachal Pradesh, locals from Mandi rushed in to distribute ration kits including rice and wheat to affected families in the Mandi district.

Chail Chowk Vyapar Mandal President Raj Kumar Thakur told ANI, "All the traders of the Chail Chowk Vyapar Mandal decided to help those who have lost their homes in the tragedy or have lost road connectivity. We have distributed ration kits to 110 families, which included 10 kg of rice, 10 kg of wheat, oil, and other food items to bring relief to the victims. We have provided a ration for 10 to 15 days."

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