Overview

• A widely shared video shows health worker Kamla Devi leaping across the overflowing Garh naala in Chauharghati under Sudhar Panchayat to reach an infant for immunisation.
• Devi, 40, is posted at the Primary Health Centre in Sudhar and had additional responsibility for the Swar sub-centre assigned on August 19, as per local records.
• Mandi Chief Medical Officer Deepali Sharma lauded the dedication but cautioned staff against avoidable risks and said logistical support will be provided where access is blocked.
• The footage spread across X and Instagram, drawing broad praise, including a "God bless her" comment from actor Preity Zinta.
• Heavy monsoon damage continues to hamper travel in Himachal Pradesh, with more than 300 roads closed Saturday—including 160 in Mandi—as SEOC reports 152 deaths since June 20 and a yellow rain warning is in effect.