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Cloudburst-Driven Flash Flood in Himachal Kills Three as Multi-State Storm Alerts Escalate

Relief teams are clearing roads with temporary camps sheltering storm victims in Mandi as heavy monsoon rains trigger widespread warnings across India.

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Overview

  • A cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Mandi town swept away three family members and injured another early on July 31.
  • The State Emergency Operation Centre reported 291 roads, including the Chandigarh–Manali National Highway, remain blocked by landslides and debris.
  • A relief camp at a local gurdwara is housing 22 displaced residents while NDRF and state teams work to restore access and services.
  • The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states and red warnings for extreme downpours in parts of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Delhi-NCR experienced widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls under ongoing showers even as agencies issued a flood watch for New York City and a thunderstorm warning for southern England.