Himachal: Large number of people missing as cloud bursts in Shimla and Mandi

Shimla| Terrible news of accidents have come to light from Shimla and Mandi districts, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. There has been huge devastation due to cloud burst in Thaltukhod area of Padhar sub-division of Mandi  and Samej Khad area of Rampur area of Shimla district. A total of 28 people is reported missing due to cloudburst in both these districts. Rescue teams are being sent to the spot.

Devastation is reported due to incessant rain at a place called Nirmand located on the border of Kullu and Shimla. On the other hand, a huge surge has been seen in the Parvati river in Sainj Valley of Kullu. The third incident from Kullu district is said to be from Manikarna Valley. Malana Dam has overflowed here. There are reports of dam walls being broken by the rain, which is yet no confirmed. At present floods are being seen around Malana Dam. Due to floods, the Bala Highway going to Manali has been closed, some part of the road in Raison near Manali has been washed away.