Torrential monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have triggered incidents of cloud bursts, flash floods, and landslides during the past three days, claiming at least five human lives in the past 36 hours.
Incessant rains have also lashed neighbouring States of Punjab and Haryana, leaving its rivers Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas (Punjab) and Yamuna (Haryana) in spate, resulting in flood-like situations and water logging across many parts of these States, putting normal life out of gear.
Three persons were killed at Madholi village (Kumarsain) in Shimla district in the wee hours of Sunday morning, following a landslide, according to State’s Emergency Operation Center. One woman died at Lankabekar village in Kullu district, after she got buried under the debris, triggered by the landslide. On July 8, one person was found dead at Kakiyan village in Chamba district, who was buried under the debris of a landslide. Close to Over 730 roads including three National Highways are blocked in the State, following landslides.
