Mandi Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Crores in Damages, Lives Disrupted
Torrential rains lashed Mandi district on August 5, 2025, triggering devastating landslides and flash floods. Homes were reduced to rubble, and vital infrastructure lay crippled.
Roads remain blocked, cutting off entire villages and hampering rescue operations. The surging Beas River further complicates the situation.
Initial assessments reveal losses running into crores of rupees. The full extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained.
Restoration efforts are underway, but the challenging terrain and relentless rainfall pose significant hurdles. The district administration is working tirelessly to provide relief and aid to the affected population.
This disaster underscores the urgent need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in vulnerable mountainous regions. The scale of destruction highlights the vulnerability of hill communities to extreme weather events, demanding immediate attention from both the state and central governments.
