Two people still missing amid extreme rains, landslides, and flash flood havoc in Himachal Pradesh, prompting rescue efforts under ‘Operation Hausal’. The SDRF and police are working to rescue stranded people in Dharampur, where heavy floods devastated homes and markets
Residents inspect a house, damaged in a landslide following heavy rainfall, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Extreme spells of rain, landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh created havoc in the last few days. The state authorities, in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are working hard to get things back on track. With 'Operation Hausal' still in progress, the forces are still trying to rescue people stuck in various areas after flash floods struck the Dharampur area, leaving a trail of destruction.
The Himachal Pradesh police, while posting on X, said that "Operation Hausal. On the night of 15-16 September, the sudden heavy flood in the Sonkhad, Dharmpur area affected the bus stand, market, and surrounding houses. The Mandi Police, in coordination with SDRF, immediately initiated relief and rescue operations."
As reported by news agency ANI, two people in Himachal Pradesh are still missing, and efforts are ongoing to locate them, the Himachal Police informed on Thursday morning.
The police further added that, "Our efforts continue so that no hope remains unfulfilled. Unfortunately, two people are still missing. Coordinated efforts are ongoing to find them. The police are always committed to ensuring the safety and protection of every citizen's life."
Earlier, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a high-level meeting to assess the damage caused by the torrential rains over the last 48 hours across the state.
The CM also expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and properties and directed all the concerned officers to take prompt action to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people.
Sukkhi asserted that during the last two days, five people have lost their lives, three in Nihari and two near Pandoh Mohal Suma of Sadar Sub-Division of Mandi district. He further emphasised that two people are still missing, and operations are being carried out to find them.
The Chief Minister said that so far in the month of September, the state has witnessed 136 per cent excess rainfall, which has made the condition worse. With almost 45 per cent of excessive rainfall recorded during the entire monsoon season so far, the situation now slowly seems to be getting back to normal.
The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh so far has claimed 417 lives, with 45 still missing, and a loss of Rs 4,582 crore has been recorded due to the heavy rains, cloudbursts and landslides.
Moreover, 15,022 structural damages to buildings have been reported, including 1502 fully damaged houses, 6467 partially damaged houses, 6316 damaged cowsheds and 594 damaged shops during the rainy season.
(With inputs from ANI)
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