Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39pm on 01 Aug 2024,Thursday India
Severe rain and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have led to 11 deaths and left over 50 people missing. Flash floods struck Kullu, Shimla, and Mandi districts, causing widespread damage. In Uttarakhand, at least ten people died and hundreds were trapped as infrastructure on the Kedarnath route was destroyed. Rescue efforts are underway, with 450 pilgrims stranded on the Kedarnath trek. Chief Ministers of both states are coordinating relief operations, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the situation. Advisories have been issued for safety amid ongoing heavy rains.
