Shimla, July 1 -- Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh is facing severe devastation due to heavy monsoon rains and multiple cloudbursts.
In the last 15 hours, Sandhole recorded 224 mm of rainfall, Mandi 216 mm, and Pandoh 215 mm, causing flash floods and landslides.
Five people have lost their lives, and 16 others are missing. Rescue teams have saved 332 people, including 278 in Mandi, 51 in Hamirpur, and three in Chamba. Houses, roads, and bridges have been damaged, with 24 homes and 12 cowsheds destroyed.
A key bridge was washed away, and NH-305 remains blocked, leaving many stranded.
The monsoon season of 2025 has brought severe weather conditions to Himachal Pradesh, resulting in significant damage across multiple districts.
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