Multiple Flash Floods Hit Himachal As Heavy Rain Continues To Batter Mandi, Kullu; Chandigarh–Manali NH Blocked
Flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh blocked 374 roads, including the Mandi–Kullu highway, leaving key districts cut off as heavy rains continue to batter the state.
Heavy rains unleashed multiple flash floods in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Sunday, bringing traffic to a standstill along the busy Chandigarh–Manali National Highway. The floods struck Panarsa, Takoli, and Nagwain, leaving large portions of the Mandi–Kullu stretch inaccessible.
“There has been no report of human loss in the incidents,” confirmed Sachin Hiremath, ASP Mandi.
VIDEO | Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain triggers cloudbursts and landslides, leading to the closure of Chandigarh-Manali Highway in Mandi.
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Roads, Power Lines, and Water Supply Disrupted
The relentless downpour has battered the hill state, snapping road connectivity, damaging infrastructure, and leaving thousands affected. Data from the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) shows that 374 roads remain blocked, alongside 524 power transformers and 145 water supply schemes thrown out of service.
Some of the worst-hit regions include Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur, where landslides and flash floods continue to wreak havoc. Major national highways, including NH-305 and NH-05, are among those shut due to blockages.
#WATCH | Takoli, Himachal Pradesh: Multiple flash flood incidents reported today in Mandi district at Panarsa, Takoli and Nagwain areas along the Mandi–Kullu stretch of the Chandigarh–Manali National Highway.
— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025
(Visuals from Mandi-Kullu Highway; Source: SP Mandi) pic.twitter.com/1e5c6N0ZI4
Rising Death Toll This Monsoon
Since the onset of monsoon on June 20, Himachal has recorded a grim toll of 257 lives lost. Of these, 133 deaths were caused by landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 124 people died in road accidents linked to heavy rains and slippery terrain.
Mandi remains the worst-affected district, with 203 roads blocked and nearly 458 transformers damaged. In Kullu, 79 roads are closed, including NH-305 near Jhed (Khanag), where a massive landslide buried large stretches of road.
VIDEO | Kullu: Incessant heavy rainfall and cloudburst have triggered flash floods in the region, resulting in significant property damage.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 17, 2025
Visuals from the area show torrents of muddy water surging through affected zones.
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Relief and Restoration Efforts
Officials said restoration work is underway but warned that progress is slow due to continuous rainfall and fresh landslides. Water supply has also been hit in Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi, while Kinnaur reported blockages on six roads, including NH-05. In Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti, flash floods and power line faults led to further outages.
Authorities Warn of More Trouble Ahead
Authorities have sounded an alert, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel, especially through landslide-prone stretches. Forecasts suggest intermittent rainfall in the coming days, which could further aggravate the already fragile situation.
#WATCH | Takoli, Himachal Pradesh: Multiple flash flood incidents reported today in Mandi district at Panarsa, Takoli and Nagwain areas along the Mandi–Kullu stretch of the Chandigarh–Manali National Highway.
— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025
(Visuals from Mandi-Kullu Highway; Source: SP Mandi) pic.twitter.com/1e5c6N0ZI4
Meanwhile, visuals from the affected areas show torrents of muddy water surging through villages, damaged houses caked in sludge, and residents scrambling for safety. In Rampur’s Ganvi Khad, flash floods wreaked havoc overnight, with several homes suffering damage.
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