{"id":6529,"date":"2025-09-16T18:27:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6529"},"modified":"2025-09-16T18:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:27:26","slug":"widespread-devastation-in-mandi-district-landslides-and-flash-floods-leave-5-dead-2-missing-rs-10-crore-in-damages-reported","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6529","title":{"rendered":"Widespread Devastation in Mandi District: Landslides and Flash Floods Leave 5 Dead, 2 Missing; Rs. 10 Crore in Damages Reported."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Widespread Devastation in Mandi District: Landslides and Flash Floods Leave 5 Dead, 2 Missing; Rs. 10 Crore in Damages Reported.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Shimla:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Torrential rains wreaked havoc across Mandi district in the early hours today, triggering deadly landslides and flash floods that claimed five\u00a0lives<\/strong>, left two missing<\/strong>, and caused massive destruction<\/strong> to both public and private property. The district is reeling under the impact of nature\u2019s fury, with preliminary estimates pegging losses at over Rs. 10 crore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Landslide Tragedy in Sundernagar: Three Dead, Two Rescued<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a tragic landslide<\/strong> in Bragta village<\/strong> under Boe Panchayat<\/strong> of Nihri Tehsil<\/strong>, Sundernagar subdivision<\/strong>, a residential house was completely buried under debris, trapping five members of a family. Local villagers swiftly launched a rescue operation and managed to pull out two critically injured individuals<\/strong>, who were rushed to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

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Sadly, three family members lost their lives<\/strong>, identified as:<\/p>\n

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  • Tangu Devi (64)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Kamla Devi (33)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Bhisham Singh (8 months)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Sundernagar MLA Rakesh Jamwal<\/strong> visited the grieving family and expressed condolences. A joint rescue team comprising local residents, police, and disaster response personnel retrieved the bodies after a prolonged operation.<\/p>\n

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    Flash Flood in Dharampur: Market Submerged, 70 Shops Flooded, 2 Missing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    A severe flash flood<\/strong> struck the Dharampur market<\/strong> area late last night following a cloudburst in the Son Khad<\/strong> stream. The floodwaters inundated the main bus stand<\/strong>, commercial complexes, and surrounding residential areas.<\/p>\n

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    Key impacts include:<\/p>\n

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    • 20 HRTC buses<\/strong> washed away or severely damaged<\/li>\n
    • 25 private vehicles<\/strong> damaged<\/li>\n
    • 70 shops<\/strong> flooded<\/li>\n
    • Significant damage to roads, power lines, and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Residents and shopkeepers faced major losses, with many forced to climb rooftops for safety<\/strong>. A hostel housing 150 students<\/strong> was also flooded, but all were safely moved to upper floors.<\/p>\n

      Two persons, Lekh Raj<\/strong> (Bemphad village) and Balbir Singh alias Deepu<\/strong> (Sohar village), have been reported missing<\/strong> in the flash flood. Search operations led by DSP Sanjeev Sood<\/strong>, with support from SDRF and local volunteers, are currently underway. Mandi SP Sakshi Verma<\/strong> confirmed that the search is ongoing.<\/p>\n

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      Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri Assesses Losses, Orders Swift Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri<\/strong> visited the flood-hit Dharampur area to review the situation and assess damages. He chaired a high-level meeting with administrative and departmental officials.<\/p>\n

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      Key highlights from his visit:<\/p>\n

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      • Rs. 10 crore in damages<\/strong> reported (\u20b96 crore to HRTC alone)<\/li>\n
      • Bus stand, Block Development Office, Jal Shakti water schemes, and roads severely affected<\/li>\n
      • 152 shopkeepers<\/strong> provided immediate relief of Rs. 10,000 each<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • PWD directed to restore all roads within a week<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Electricity Board instructed to fully restore power supply<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • HRTC to resume transport services<\/strong> using unaffected buses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Drowning Incident in Sadar Tehsil: Two Dead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        In a separate incident, Prem Singh<\/strong> and Manohar Lal<\/strong>, both residents of Suma village<\/strong>, drowned in Suma Khad<\/strong> under Shivabdar Panchayat<\/strong>. The duo was crossing a makeshift bridge to a temple site when they were swept away by gushing waters.<\/p>\n

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        Schools Closed as<\/strong> Precaution.<\/h3>\n

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        As a preventive measure, all educational institutions in Dharampur and Sarkaghat subdivisions<\/strong> will remain closed on September 17<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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        Rescue and Relief Continue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Rescue operations are ongoing across affected areas. Teams from the district administration<\/strong>, police<\/strong>, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)<\/strong>, and local volunteers<\/strong> are working round the clock to restore normalcy.<\/p>\n

        As the region grapples with this calamity, both state authorities and local communities<\/strong> are united in their efforts to save lives, provide relief, and begin the long road to recovery.<\/p>\n

        Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also expressed condolences to the bereaved families and assured every possible help from the state government to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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