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IN PHOTOS: Rescue and relief operations underway after heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh

Updated On: 25 August, 2023 04:22 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Over 50 people were stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district following a cloudburst and have been rescued by the NDRF, officials said on Friday. Pics/PTI

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NDRF personnel rescue a resident from a flood-affected area in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Pic/PTI
NDRF personnel rescue a resident from a flood-affected area in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Pic/PTI
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The cloudburst took place in Shehnu Gouni village on Thursday and also triggered a landslide that blocked roads at many places

The cloudburst took place in Shehnu Gouni village on Thursday and also triggered a landslide that blocked roads at many places

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A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) travelled 15 km on foot to rescue the stranded people, including 15 children, and shift them to safe places, the officials said

A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) travelled 15 km on foot to rescue the stranded people, including 15 children, and shift them to safe places, the officials said

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In another rain-related incident, the Maranwala bridge in Baddi connecting the industrial Baddi area and Pinjaur collapsed on Friday following heavy flow of water in the Balad river due to recent rains

In another rain-related incident, the Maranwala bridge in Baddi connecting the industrial Baddi area and Pinjaur collapsed on Friday following heavy flow of water in the Balad river due to recent rains

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Heavy rains in the state have led to closure of 709 roads

Heavy rains in the state have led to closure of 709 roads

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Several people have died in rain-related incidents since the onset of monsoon in the state on June 24 till August 24 and the Public Works Department (PWD) alone has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 2,829 crores

Several people have died in rain-related incidents since the onset of monsoon in the state on June 24 till August 24 and the Public Works Department (PWD) alone has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 2,829 crores

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