300 Villagers Stranded As Flash Floods In Himachal's Ravi River Cut Off Remote Bada Bhangal Village

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:01pm on 30 Aug 2025,Saturday Weather & Environment

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Ravi river have isolated Bada Bhangal village in Chamba district, stranding nearly 300 residents without access routes. The swollen river has created dangerous conditions preventing rescue operations from reaching the affected community. Located in a remote mountainous area, Bada Bhangal faces severe connectivity challenges during normal conditions, making flood-induced isolation particularly critical. Rescue teams are struggling against the river's fury to establish contact and provide assistance to trapped villagers. The situation highlights the vulnerability of remote Himalayan communities during monsoon season, where single access routes can be completely severed by sudden water surges. Emergency response efforts continue as authorities work to restore communication and evacuation possibilities for the stranded population.

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