Earlier today, multiple cloudburst incidents struck the Sainj Valley, Rehla Bihal, and Gadsa areas of Kullu district, unleashing sudden flash floods that wreaked havoc across the region.
🆘 Cloudburst in Kullu – Impact & Aftermath
- Three individuals missing, presumed washed away while trying to salvage belongings.
- Extensive damage to houses, school buildings, roads, small bridges, and local infrastructure.
- Rising river levels in the Beas, Satluj, and Parvati—flood threats persist.
- Highway disruptions: Aut–Luhri–Sainj route blocked; two ministers stranded.
- Landslides and debris have blocked roads, including the link between Kaza and Samdoh in Lahaul–Spiti.
🚨 Cloudburst in Kullu – Rescue & Alerts
- Local administration and SDRF teams are actively engaged in rescue operations.
- IMD has issued an Orange Alert through June 28, citing “heavy to very heavy rainfall” and heightened landslide risks.
- Residents are urged to avoid riverbanks and low-lying areas and follow traffic and evacuation directions.
Watch video here. Credit PTI.
📌 Cloudburst in Kullu – Why It Matters
- Cloudbursts are becoming increasingly frequent in Himalayan regions due to climate change, often causing severe flash floods and infrastructure breakdowns.
- Vulnerable populations in remote areas face heightened risk, and existing road and bridge infrastructure is fragile.
- Prompt government response and efficient alert systems can mitigate loss of life, but ongoing investment in resilient infrastructure and early-warning mechanisms is critical.
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