3 Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal's Kullu; Ministers Stranded, Key Highway Blocked

Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district caused flash floods, blocking the Aut-Luhri-Sainj highway and stranding two ministers. The Parvati River swelled, prompting evacuation advisories.

Kullu: An increase in the water level of Parvati river following cloudburst in the Sainj valley of Kullu district, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

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By Prakram Chand

Three cloudburst incidents were reported in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, causing flash floods and widespread disruption in the region. The downpours were recorded in Sainj, Gadsa, and Solang Nala, leading to a sudden surge in the flow of the Jeeva Nala stream and prompting local authorities to issue alerts for nearby areas.

The sudden deluge led to the swelling of rivers and streams, resulting in flood-like conditions across the district. A key road—Aut-Luhri-Sainj National Highway—connecting the Kullu district headquarters was blocked, bringing vehicular movement to a halt.

VIDEO | Flash flood hits Sainj Valley in Kullu. Road connectivity cut off.

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Two ministers, who were visiting Banjar for scheduled events, found themselves stranded due to the road closure. Among them were Professor Chander Kumar, Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, and Rajesh Dharmani, Minister for Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training. Minister Rajesh Dharmani, who was invited as the chief guest at the World Heritage Festival 2025, could not reach the venue.

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: A cloudburst hit the Sainj Valley in Kullu, causing a sudden rise in the Jeev Nala. The nearby Pin Parvati River is also swollen. No reports of damage or casualties have been received pic.twitter.com/l2bpOKz0oR

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People Advised to Move to Safer Locations

Speaking to the media, Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Director D.C. Rana confirmed the cloudburst incidents and said that the Parvati River was also in spate. He added, “So far, there have been no reports of casualties or property loss, but people have been advised to move to safer locations as a precaution.”

Rana also noted that the government has issued two toll-free helpline numbers to assist residents during the emergency. The situation is being closely monitored by the disaster response teams.

Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall In Himachal

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh over the next 48 hours. The rainfall is expected to impact several districts, including Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Hamirpur, Solan, and Una.

Local authorities remain on high alert as the rain continues to batter the region, increasing the risk of further flash floods and landslides.