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In a tragic turn of events, Himachal Pradesh experienced a series of devastating cloudbursts and heavy rains during the night between July 31 and August 1. The disaster caused severe destruction across the districts of Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla, leading to rising water levels, washed-away bridges, and tragic loss of life and property.
Total:- Missing- 52
Bridge Damaged:- 04
Stranded:- 09
Houses: - 15 Approx.
Road Blocked:- 05
Highway blocked- NH:-01
The disaster response teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Home Guard, and local authorities, acted quickly to manage the crisis and assist the affected areas.
1:38 AM - Cloudburst in Kullu
The first cloudburst occurred near Village Jaon in Tehsil Nirmand, District Kullu. The water level of Kurpan Khad rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall behind Singhad Base Camp, which is on the Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra route. The force of the water washed away a bridge over the Khad, making it impassable. There are concerns about potential loss of life and property, as some houses near the riverbank might get washed away.
2:28 AM - Cloudburst in Mandi
Another cloudburst was reported near Village Tikkan Thalu Kot, Tehsil Padhar in Mandi. The police, fire brigade, and other administration personnel quickly headed to the site. By 5:45 AM, people in the area were relocated to safer places. The Indian Air Force was called in to airlift the NDRF team to the affected site. Tragically, by 9:00 AM, one dead body and one severely injured person were recovered from the scene.
4:47 AM - Cloudburst in Shimla
A cloudburst was reported near the SAMEJ area in Jhakri, Tehsil Rampur, District Shimla. The incident led to approximately 19 people going missing. NDRF teams were dispatched to the area, and the Home Guard team also moved to assist. By 6:00 AM, coordination was underway between the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Shimla and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to provide further assistance.
4:55 AM - Rising Water Levels in Pin Parvati River
Heavy precipitation and a cloudburst in the upper regions caused the water level of the Pin Parvati River to rise. In the Sainj area, a private bus parked along the roadside was washed away by the floodwaters. Fortunately, there were no passengers on the bus at the time.
5:42 AM - Flash Flood in Malana
A flash flood was reported near Malana in Sub Tehsil Jari, District Kullu, following another cloudburst. The heavy rains caused flooding in the Parvati River, leading to the washing away of the Malana bridge. This has completely blocked traffic in the area. So far, no loss of life has been reported in this particular incident.
6:30 AM - Stranded Individuals in Beas River
In another distressing incident, nine people were reported stranded along the Beas River near Malana Village, Jari, in the Kullu District. The local fire station team was dispatched to rescue the stranded individuals.
9:00 AM - 36 People Missing in Rampur
As the situation continued to unfold, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Rampur reported that 36 people were believed to be missing. The authorities are making every effort to locate and rescue those who have been affected by these natural disasters.
The night between July 31 and August 1 was marked by a series of natural disasters that left a deep impact on the people and infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh. The state's response teams, including the NDRF, Home Guard, and local authorities, are working tirelessly to manage the crisis and provide relief to the affected areas. As the rescue and recovery operations continue, the authorities are urging residents and travelers to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines to prevent further tragedies.
