Rain has wreaked havoc across many cities, including Delhi. Monsoons are lashing large parts of the country. Delhi witnessed record-breaking rainfall on 31 July, with heavy rains forecasted for today as well. A devastating cloudburst occurred near the districts of Kullu and Shimla in Himachal, with around 19 people missing. Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal also experienced a cloudburst, and the death toll from a landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has reached 256. Rain havoc continues from plains to mountains.
Chaos Due to Cloudbursts in Kullu and Mandi
Massive destruction has been reported in two districts of Himachal Pradesh due to cloudbursts. The incidents occurred in the Kullu and Mandi districts. In Kullu's Rampur area, 19 people from a power plant project are missing after the cloudburst. Over 20 houses were flattened, several vehicles were washed away, and the area's school got swept away in the flood. Meanwhile, one body has been recovered and nine people are missing in Mandi district. The Mandi district administration has alerted the Air Force for rescue operations. Local authorities are actively engaged in relief efforts at the scene.
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Many Missing Amidst Difficult Rescue Operations
Help from the Air Force and NDRF has been requested. Reaching those stranded in Thaltukhod is challenging, and rescue operations will proceed with the assistance of the Air Force and NDRF. The cloudburst caused severe destruction in approximately fifteen to twenty areas adjoining Shimla and Rampur in Kullu district. Reports indicate that the cloudburst near Nain Sarovar on the Shri Khanda mountains led to severe flooding in Kurpan, Sumez, and Ganvi Khade. The overflowing streams caused devastation in Ganvi in the Shimla district and Bagipul Bazaar in the Kullu district.
Devastation in Ghansali Due to Cloudburst: Three Members of a Family Dead
Since Tuesday, relentless rain has wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand. Tehri first experienced heavy rain, followed by a cloudburst, causing the death of two people. A cloudburst on the Kedarnath route submerged a segment of the National Highway. The Kedarnath trekking route sustained significant damage. From Rambada to Lincholi, the trekking path was extensively damaged. Two bridges on the Mandakini River in Rambada were swept away. These bridges were on the old route, frequently used by travelers and mule operators as a shortcut. The bridges were engulfed by Mandakini River's strong currents during last night's rain. Furthermore, images of water devastation are emerging from Haridwar, Nainital, and Bageshwar.
Two Bridges Swept Away in Rambada
On the Ghansali-Kedarnath motor road near Jakhnyali in Tehri district, a cloudburst led to the burial of two people under debris, while another went missing. Following the disaster late last night in Jakhnyali village, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with Jakhnyali’s representative Deepak Shriyals to assess the situation. The CM assured that he is issuing necessary directives to all officials. In the Jakhnyali disaster, three members of the same family have met a tragic end, and a saint is still reported missing.
Building Engulfed by River in Kullu
After heavy rains in Kullu, the Beas and Parvati rivers are surging. The rising river levels are evident in the adjacent areas. The swollen Beas River caused the collapse of a building under construction. Floodwaters have also disrupted Kullu-Manali NH 3.
Wall Collapse in Greater Noida Claims Two Lives
Greater Noida continues to suffer from rain's wrath. In Dadri town, a significant accident occurred after rain when a wall collapsed, killing a man and a woman. The sudden wall collapse has left two people dead, and the police are currently investigating the scene.
Old Railway Boundary Wall Collapses in Prayagraj
Due to rain, the old railway boundary wall in Prayagraj's Rambagh area collapsed. The boundary wall collapse was captured on CCTV. The 14-foot-high wall fell, burying several vehicles. The collapse also damaged an electric pole.
