Cloudburst In Himachal’s Mandi Triggers Devastation; 2 Dead, 1 Missing, Roads Washed Out

A powerful cloudburst in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh has unleashed a wave of destruction, killing two people and leaving one missing, while dozens of homes and roads have been inundated with debris. Massive amounts of mud and water gushed downhill, crashing into homes and sweeping away vehicles, leaving behind a trail of devastation.Exclusive visuals from ABP News show the horrifying scale of damage — residents stranded on rooftops, roads severed, and vehicles trapped or washed away in the gushing floodwaters. Locals stood helplessly, watching from balconies as their homes and lives were overrun by nature’s fury.Authorities have shut down multiple roads due to landslides and debris accumulation. Traffic movement is severely affected, and rescue operations are underway. Many small and large vehicles have been swept into the valley, and some areas remain completely cut off.This cloudburst is part of a larger weather crisis in Himachal Pradesh, where mountainous and plain regions alike are suffering. While the hills face frequent landslides and flash floods, the plains are battling urban flooding from intense rains. The state government has issued a high alert in vulnerable areas and is urging residents to remain indoors.