Himachal Pradesh is facing one of its worst monsoon disasters in recent years, with at least 69 people confirmed dead, 37 still missing, and over 110 injured due to intense rainfall triggering cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods across the state. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that 14 major cloudbursts have caused widespread destruction to roads, power lines, and water infrastructure. The most severely affected region is Mandi district, particularly Thunag and Bagsayed areas. The government has promised ₹5,000 per family to those displaced and said relief and rescue operations are ongoing.

The situation has drawn immediate national attention, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking to the chief ministers of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh. He assured them of central support, including the deployment of National Disaster Response Force teams and reinforcements as needed. The heavy rain alert remains in effect until July 7. According to officials, more than 500 roads are blocked, 14 bridges have been destroyed, and over 500 transformers are down, plunging large parts of the state into darkness. In addition to human casualties, nearly 300 livestock have perished, amplifying the crisis in rural areas.

Terrifying visuals from across Himachal Pradesh show rivers overflowing and washing away homes, farmlands, and even highways. In Shimla’s Dhalli area, a massive landslide buried hundreds of apple trees and threatened several houses. In Sirmaur district, a landslide along National Highway 707 narrowly missed vehicles and pedestrians, captured in a chilling viral video. Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, and Shimla have reported the highest number of fatalities, while significant damage has also been reported from Kullu, Kinnaur, Bilaspur, Lahaul-Spiti, and other districts. With food and water shortages emerging in remote regions, authorities are on high alert to prevent a larger humanitarian disaster.