India, July 29 -- Three people were killed when a cloudburst triggered a flash flood in Mandi town of Himachal Pradesh around 4am on Tuesday, officials said.

The flash flood inundated roads and houses in the Jail Road area, sweeping away three people, while one person remains missing. Debris blocked the roads and several vehicles were stranded.

The district administration launched a road-clearance operation soon after. "Our teams are at the site for rescue and relief," Mandi deputy commissioner Apoorv Devgan said.

Landslides were reported from various parts of the district due to continuous rain.

The Mandi Sadar sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) ordered the closure of all schools in the area as a precautionary measure.

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