In Himachal Pradesh, a cloudburst in the Kullu district on Sunday night triggered a flash flood that washed away a bridge and several houses. In Uttarakhand, a landslide in the Chamoli district on Monday morning buried a village under mud and rocks. Roads have been blocked, bridges have been washed away, and power lines have been downed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in 13 districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours, with heavy rainfall at one or two places. The districts that are likely to be affected include Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti.
The IMD has also warned of landslides and flash floods in the affected areas. People in these districts have been advised to stay alert and avoid travelling in areas that are prone to landslides. The rains are expected to continue in the coming days, and the IMD has advised people to take precautions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla has predicted moderate rain in 13 districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours, with heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places. The districts that are likely to be affected include Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall with lightning in six districts of Uttarakhand for Monday. The districts that are affected are Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed over 1,000 personnel to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The people of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have suffered greatly in the recent rains and cloudbursts.