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Cloudbursts, Flash Floods Kill 43 in Himachal Pradesh, 37 Still Missing
- At least 43 people were reported dead and 37 remain missing in Himachal Pradesh due to cloudbursts and flash floods caused by heavy rainfall.
- The National Disaster Response Force rescued 65 people trapped in various villages, and search efforts continue for 31 missing individuals.
- Himachal Pradesh incurred damages costing Rs 5,000 crore, with considerable destruction to structures, roads, and livestock.
- Over 150 houses, 106 cattle sheds, and several vehicles have been damaged as heavy rains continue across the state.
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Monsoon has wreaked havoc in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. A political row has erupted over the visit to Mandi. BJP MP from Mandi Kangana Ranaut wrote that I tried to reach Seraj and other flood-affected areas of Mandi, but opposition leader Jairam Thakur advised me that it would be better to wait until connectivity and access to the affected areas is restored. However, Jairam Thakur has responded to this.
Floods and landslides due to rain are common throughout South Asia, but experts argue that climate change increases its frequency and severity.
Cloudbursts, flash floods kill 43 in Himachal Pradesh, 37 still missing
At least 43 people have died and 37 are missing in Himachal Pradesh due to devastating cloudbursts and flash floods caused by heavy rainfall. Rescue operations are ongoing as the state faces significant damage, with losses estimated at Rs 5,000 crore.
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