The death toll in the tragic cloudburst incident in Samej village, Himachal Pradesh, has risen to 21 following the recovery of a missing girl’s body. The cloudburst, which struck the village in the Mandi district, triggered flash floods and landslides, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.

Rescue teams, including local authorities and disaster response personnel, have been working tirelessly to locate missing individuals and provide aid to affected families. The discovery of the young girl’s body brings the confirmed death toll to 21, with search efforts continuing for any other missing persons.

The cloudburst has caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the region. The state government has announced compensation for the families of the victims and is coordinating with local agencies to provide relief and rehabilitation to those affected.

The incident has underscored the vulnerability of Himachal Pradesh’s mountainous regions to extreme weather events, particularly during the monsoon season. The state has been experiencing unusually heavy rainfall this year, leading to multiple incidents of landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts.

Authorities have issued warnings and are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as the monsoon season continues. The state government is also working on long-term measures to enhance disaster preparedness and minimize the impact of such natural calamities in the future.