Visuals from Karsog region in Mandi after Monday's heavy rainfall.(image-X/AllabtHIMACHAL)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: Massive devastation unfolded across Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district after a series of overnight cloudbursts triggered flash floods, landslides, and property destruction, leaving at least one person dead, 18 missing, and 41 rescued as of Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
The worst-hit area is Karsog subdivision, where a cloudburst late Monday night swept through homes and infrastructure. One person was confirmed dead, and multiple homes were damaged. Torrential rains that began late on June 30 have continued unabated, complicating rescue and relief efforts across the state.
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In Kuklah, flash floods reportedly swept away 10 houses and a bridge, leaving a trail of debris and stranded residents. In Riki village, a family of seven was rescued and moved to safety. Meanwhile, Jayuni Khad, a tributary of the Beas River, turned violent in Sianj Panchayat (Seraj Assembly constituency), washing away at least two houses and leaving nine people missing, as per reports.
In the Dharampur subdivision, floodwaters damaged homes and cowsheds in Syathi village. No casualties have been reported from that area so far, but structural losses are significant.
Rescue Operations in Full Swing
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), supported by the district administration, has evacuated 41 people from multiple high-risk zones, including 16 individuals (12 children and 4 women) from Karsog, 14 from Raghunath ka Padhar, and 11 from Purani Mandi, where a sudden surge in the Beas River, due to dam gate operations, triggered an emergency.
Alert for pilgrims of Chardham Yatra — there are flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand . More than 20 died . It’s better not to go for Chardham Yatra and kulu Manali tours as of now . Postponed the tours for some days – pic.twitter.com/7tLneHFkg7
— Dr Srinubabu Gedela (@DrSrinubabu) June 30, 2025
Infrastructure in Shambles: Roads, Schools Closed
Landslides have blocked key arteries, including the Kiratpur-Manali highway between Mandi and Kullu, stranding commuters in tunnels overnight. Volunteers from the district administration have been distributing food and water to the stranded while vehicular movement from Mandi towards Kullu has been suspended for safety reasons. Heavy rainfall continues, hampering efforts to restore road connectivity.
In light of the hazardous situation, Mandi District Magistrate Apoorv Devgan has ordered closure of all schools and educational institutions across the district for July 1, as a precautionary measure.
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According to the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department, the state has recorded 23 deaths between June 20 and June 30 due to cloudbursts, flash floods, and drowning incidents. The state has suffered an estimated Rs 75.69 crore in damages during this period.
Additionally, 259 link roads remain blocked, 614 distribution transformers are down, and 144 water supply schemes across the state have been disrupted due to landslides and flooding.
Caution Ahead
With rain forecasts showing no immediate respite, authorities are urging all residents and visitors to remain vigilant, avoid travel unless necessary, and follow official safety instructions.
Emergency services remain on high alert across Karsog, Seraj, Dharampur, and other flood-prone areas, as Himachal Pradesh continues to battle one of the most destructive monsoon events of the season.
