Himachal cloudbursts: 50 missing; IMD issues flash floods warning, ‘red alert’ for Kullu, Mandi, Kangra | Top Updates
Hindustan TimesCloudbursts in Mandi, Shimla, and Kullu districts on Thursday left around 50 people missing, while two bodies were recovered. Additional chief secretary of Himachal Pradesh Onkar Chand Sharma said an alert for heavy rain has been issued until August 2, with more alerts to be issued based on IMD data. Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been closely monitoring the situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, in the wake of heavy rains and a cloudburst, and has asked top officials to ensure all possible assistance is provided to those affected. Three columns, with a total strength of 125 personnel, one Engineer Task Force, and one Medical Team consisting of 20 personnel, have been deployed at the cloudburst site in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. IMD rain forecast for Himachal Pradesh today • Low hills/plains: Rain at most places • Middle hills: Rain at most places • High hills: Rain at many places Heavy rains have battered parts of the state since late Wednesday evening.