Himachal Pradesh landslide: Three killed, two rescued amid heavy rainfall in Mandi district

Mandi Himachal Pradesh Landslide News: A landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Tuesday resulted in three deaths, while two other people were rescued. The incident happened in the Nihri area where debris from an adjoining cliff slid onto a house, causing it to collapse.

Rescue teams rushed to the spot, and operations are still underway, said Mandi SP, Sakshi Verma.

Heavy rainfall in the district also caused widespread destruction in Dharampur town. Mandi has been facing continuous rain since Monday night with the bus stand of Dharampur was flooded with water, police said


Many buses and vehicles were swept away in the strong flow of water.

"Dharampur town was the worst affected as the Son Khad river suddenly swelled and took a furious form. Around midnight, floodwaters gushed into the bus stand, submerging several state-run buses and sweeping away others along with dozens of private vehicles including cars, bikes, and scooters," DCP Dharampur Mandi said.

Debris has also entered many homes and shops, and damage to vehicles is extensive. The water level of the Son Khad is now receding, while police and administration continue to assess the situation on the ground.

Houses and shops near the riverbank were inundated, forcing residents to climb to rooftops for safety. A hostel housing nearly 150 students was also flooded, but all students managed to move to the upper floors. Police and rescue teams, led by DSP Sanjeev Sood, carried out overnight rescue operations.

Himachal Pradesh's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming on Sunday that 229 deaths occurred in rain-related incidents and 175 in road accidents, as per SDMA report on Monday.