Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods in Himachal Pradesh; Death Toll at Five, Rescue Underway

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:08am on 27 Jun 2025,Friday India

Cloudbursts and heavy monsoon rains on June 25–26 triggered flash floods across Kangra and Kullu districts, killing five people and leaving six to eight still missing . A hydroelectric project site near Dharamshala was hit hard, sweeping away workers; NDRF and SDRF teams continue search-and-rescue efforts . Over 40 roads were blocked by landslides, and approximately 270 labourers and 50 tourists stranded were safely evacuated . Chief Minister Sukhu has declared 24×7 emergency vigilance, urging relocation of vulnerable households and warning tourists to steer clear of rivers.

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