Cloudburst hits Manikaran’s Tosh Hill, causing widespread damage

The intense rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Manikaran caused widespread damage, with 117 roads and 215 power transformers remaining stalled as of Monday evening.

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Images from Himachal Pradesh's Manikaran after cloudburst (X/Rajender Sharma)

A cloud burst in Tosh, located in the Manikaran valley of Kullu district, has led to significant devastation. The intense rainfall caused widespread damage, with 117 roads and 215 power transformers remaining stalled as of Monday evening. According to the sources, the severe weather has disrupted transportation and electricity services, severely impacting the daily lives of residents in Himachal Pradesh.

Meanwhile, the emergency response teams are working to assess the full extent of the damage and restore essential services. The situation remains critical as efforts to repair the infrastructure and provide relief to affected communities continue.

Another such incident came to light from Kerala where several people lost life after a landslide hit Wayanad. According to the officials, 225 Army personnel have been deployed to assist with rescue operations. The landslides, which struck the Meppadi area early Tuesday morning, have resulted in 41 confirmed deaths and several injuries.

According to the statement, the Army was requested to aid civil authorities earlier in the morning. In response, the Army has mobilized four columns for the operation, including two from the 122 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) and two from the DSC Centre, Kannur.