In a devastating incident in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu, multiple buildings collapsed following a massive landslide. The incident was so horrific that cries for help echoed through the area.
People rushed to save lives, and reports suggest that several individuals may be trapped under the debris. Local residents and administration are actively engaged in relief and rescue operations.
Over the last 24 hours, continuous rainfall has been battering various districts of Himachal Pradesh. Tragically, there are reports of 11 casualties.
Around 850 roads, including five national highways, have been closed, causing significant transportation disruptions.
The adverse weather conditions have made commuting extremely challenging. The weather department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in the region until August 25th.
Himachal Pradesh has been reeling under the havoc caused by monsoon rains. Since June 24th, continuous monsoon rainfall has wreaked havoc in many districts of the state, resulting in floods and widespread landslides.
These natural disasters have claimed the lives of nearly 360 people so far. The state government estimates a loss of 10,000 crores due to this devastation.