IN PHOTOS: Impact of flash floods after cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh

A sudden cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh triggered flash floods, causing panic and the washing away of 5 to 6 vehicles on Saturday evening. (Pics/ PTI)

Updated On: 2025-05-25 04:54 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

Due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh along with hailstorm, a cloud burst took place last evening. 5-6 cars have been swept away, and around 24-25 cars are damaged. Pic/ PTI

Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing widespread rainfall across the entire state over the past 24 hours

According to the Himachal Pradesh Meteorological Centre based in Shimla, the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours was recorded in Paonta Sahib, Sirmaur district, which received 107 mm of rain

This was followed by 103 mm of rainfall in Kandaghat, located in Solan district. In comparison, Rampur received 28 mm of rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that this wet spell has been ongoing for the past four to five days and is expected to persist

The IMD has also issued a hailstorm alert for May 27 and 28 in several districts, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, Shimla, and Solan

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