On Thursday morning, severe rainfall and cloudbursts caused widespread damage in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, floodwaters swept away a building that had collapsed. Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, dramatic scenes unfolded as rescuers airlifted pilgrims from the Badrinath Yatra route. Additionally, floodwaters inundated Jageshwar Dham, contributing to the devastation. Moreover, the impact of the Himachal Uttarakhand rain has been catastrophic. #HimachalUttarakhandRain
Intense rainfall has caused tragic losses and significant disruption in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains led to two deaths and left around 50 people missing in Shimla, 33 in Rampur, and three in Kullu. In Uttarakhand, five deaths have been reported, including two children, and 200 pilgrims are stranded due to disruptions on the Kedarnath yatra route.
The Mandakini River in Sonprayag forced the evacuation of residents, and authorities moved three houses in Thati village. Meanwhile, the River Beas in Kullu flows rapidly with increased water levels.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Baheda Tehri Garhwal to oversee rescue and relief efforts. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised support for Himachal’s crisis. The Centre will deploy NDRF teams for rescue and relief operations. The focus now shifts to recovery and providing relief to those affected by the Himachal Uttarakhand rain. #HimachalUttarakhandRain
The NDRF, police, and local rescue units face significant challenges, including river erosion and washed-out routes. Banshidhar Tiwari reported that 20 to 25 meters of footpath near Bhimbali, Kedarnath, has been washed away. Boulders have blocked key routes, complicating rescue efforts.
