Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 91, Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued

Himachal Pradesh is grappling with a devastating natural disaster as heavy rainfall and a series of cloudbursts have wreaked havoc across the state. The death toll has tragically climbed to 91, with 34 individuals still missing and 130 injured. Rescue operations are in full swing, with the Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and Himachal Pradesh Police working tirelessly to locate survivors and provide relief to affected areas.

Continued Heavy Rainfall Predicted, Widespread Disruption Reported

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for continued bad weather in Himachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall from July 11th to 16th. Many areas, including popular tourist destinations like Kasol, Jubbal, Manali, Shimla, Sujanpur Tira, Guler, Kasauli, and Solan, have experienced moderate to heavy rainfall. Dhaulakuan and Bilaspur have been particularly hard hit, with reports of extremely heavy downpours.

Impact on Infrastructure and Travel

The relentless rain has caused significant disruption to infrastructure and travel. A national highway and 207 other roads remain closed, further complicating rescue efforts and hindering access to affected regions. Power outages are widespread, with 132 transformers currently non-functional. Essential services have also been impacted, with approximately 840 water supply projects disrupted.