Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst: 19 People Missing After Cloudburst in Shimla's Samej Khad, Search and Rescue Operation Underway (Watch Video)
At least 19 people are missing following a cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap reported. State Disaster Response Force teams have been dispatched to the scene, and rescue operations are currently in progress.
At least 19 people are missing following a cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap reported. State Disaster Response Force teams have been dispatched to the scene, and rescue operations are currently in progress. The hill state is experiencing severe weather conditions, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The alert covers all districts of Himachal Pradesh except Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti for Thursday. The inclement weather has caused significant disruption, with authorities urging residents to remain cautious and adhere to safety guidelines. Manali Cloudburst: Flash Flood in Anjani Mahadev Area After Cloudburst; Manali-Leh Highway Shut, Bridge Near Atal Tunnel Filled With Rocks and Boulders (Watch Videos).
Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst
#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
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