Update: According to the recent updates, three individuals have lost their lives following the cloudburst in Himachals Shimla and Mandi and several people are still missing. The state government has issued the helpline numbers and meanwhile, a team has been formed at the district level to help the public 24X7 in times of disaster, which will help you in any emergency. Call the given number for any emergency.HP Govt Emergency Support and Help– 2024 Monsoon Disasterहिमाचल सरकार द्वारा आपदा में 24*7 जनता की मदद के लिए जिला स्तर पर टीम बनाई गई है, जो आपकी किसी भी इमरजेंसी में मदद करेगी। दिए गए नंबर पर किसी भी इमरजेंसी के लिए कॉल करें।~ मुख्यमंत्री ठाकुर सुखविंदर सिंह सुक्खू pic.twitter.com/vm3qDNiN8m— CMO HIMACHAL (@CMOFFICEHP) August 1, 2024#CloudBurst in #Shimla, 32 people missing A cloudburst occurred this morning near the hydro project in Jhakri of Rampur Bushahr area , Himachal Pradesh, India 🇮🇳 . The list of missing people has reached 32. About 10 people are missing in Mandi due to cloudburst last… pic.twitter.com/524RWJkNhC— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) August 1, 2024At least 19 people are currently missing following a severe cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. According to the sources, the sudden and intense rainfall has caused significant disruption, prompting immediate action from local authorities.The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been deployed to the affected region, where they are conducting search and rescue operations. The teams efforts are focused on locating the missing individuals and providing any necessary aid to those affected by the natural disaster. #WATCH | Himachal Pradesh | 19 people are missing after a cloudburst in the Samej Khad of Rampur area in Shimla district. The SDRF team at the spot for the search and rescue operation(Visual source - DPRO Shimla) pic.twitter.com/afz23ylf4P— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2024Apart from Shimla, an incident of cloudburst has also been reported in Thaltukhod of the Padhar subdivision of Mandi. According to the official statement, the body of one person has been recovered and 9 people have been reported missing. Several houses were also damaged. Meanwhile, the district administration and NDRF team left for the spot for rescue operations.Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: An incident of cloudburst has been reported in Thaltukhod of Padhar subdivision of Mandi. One body recovered, 9 people missing. Houses also damaged. District administration and NDRF team left for the spot: Apoorv Devgan, Deputy Commissioner Mandi— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2024The situation remains critical as rescuers work tirelessly under challenging conditions to ensure the safety and recovery of those impacted.Meanwhile, the administration has urged people to avoid visiting areas near Pandoh Dam/Lorgi Dam. Reportedly, the water flow of River Vyaas will be diverted to Pandoh Dam.#Alert #TTRHimachal #Mandi #HPPolice @MandiPolice @ddmamandi1 @himachalpolice pic.twitter.com/XUK03dBb6R— HP Traffic, Tourist & Railways Police (@TTRHimachal) August 1, 2024In addition to this, an Orange alert has been issued by IMD for several districts of Himachal Pradesh.Rainfall Warning: Himachal Pradesh 31st July - 01 August 2024वर्षा की चेतावनी: 31 जुलाई - 01 अगस्त 2024 को हिमाचल प्रदेश में :#weatherupdate #rainfallwarning #HimachalPradesh@moesgoi@ndmaindia@DDNational@airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/6CcWo7yFNt— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2024
