A cloudburst at around 12:10 a.m. in Thach village, Nichar subdivision, Kinnaur district, caused severe flooding. Three drains overflowed, causing extensive damage to farmland, gardens, and residential properties.
हिमाचल में फिर बरपा कहर, अब किन्नौर में बादल फटने से मची भीषण तबाही, बहे वाहन, घर और बगीचे तबाह
The natural disaster continues to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh. A cloudburst has wreaked havoc in Kinnaur district. It is reported that the cloudburst flooded several drains, sweeping away vehicles and destroying homes and gardens.
Cloudburst in Thach Village at Midnight
A cloudburst at around 12:10 a.m. in Thach village, Nichar subdivision of Kinnaur district, triggered a massive flood. Three drains overflowed, causing extensive damage to farmland, gardens, and residential properties.
Villagers took refuge in the forest
Locals reported that when floodwaters entered the village, villagers in their homes fled in panic and took refuge in the forest.
Vehicles, homes, and gardens swept away
According to reports, several vehicles were swept away by the floodwaters. Additionally, parts of houses and a cattle shed were swept away in Mastan village. Several gardens were destroyed, while the homes of Ranveer and three other villagers are on the verge of collapse.
Traffic disrupted in Shimla due to landslide
Furthermore, a landslide near Edward School in the state capital Shimla disrupted traffic and forced the closure of the city’s important circular road.
Three-story house collapses in Kumasaran
Meanwhile, a three-story house collapsed in the Karevathi area of Kumasaran, reflecting the widespread impact of heavy rains across the state.
424 deaths due to monsoon so far
So far, 424 people have lost their lives in monsoon-related disasters in Himachal Pradesh, with extensive damage across the state.
Massive devastation also occurred on September 17
Earlier this week, on September 17, floods and landslides in various parts of the state left four people dead and six missing. Additionally, more than 650 roads, including three national highways, remain blocked. Additionally, access to essential services like electricity and drinking water has been disrupted.
CM Sukhu declares state disaster-hit
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has declared Himachal Pradesh a disaster-hit state and estimated total losses over the past three years to exceed ₹20,000 crore. The state has appealed to the central government for immediate financial assistance and comprehensive relief support.
A cloudburst also struck Mandi on September 16
Just days ago, on September 16, a cloudburst in Dharampur, Mandi district, caused massive devastation. Several HRTC buses and private vehicles were swept away, and homes and shops were submerged. Locals described it as worse than the 2015 floods, as the Son Nala overflowed and submerged a large area.
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