Monsoon Fury Unleashed: Landslides, Floods Devastate Uttarakhand and Himachal | ABP NEWS

North India is battling the fury of nature as torrential monsoon rains unleash widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Chamoli, a car was swept away and trapped in debris due to sudden landslides, though the driver was rescued. Flash floods, landslides, and rising river levels have caused massive disruption in the hills. In Rishikesh, the Ganga River’s water level continues to rise. Authorities have deployed SDRF, disaster relief forces, and river police on alert and are issuing continuous public warnings to avoid riverbanks. The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for 24 hours due to red alerts. In Himachal Pradesh, severe rainfall has claimed 31 lives and caused over ₹300 crore in damages. Towns like Manali and Kullu are witnessing landslides, overflowing rivers like the Beas, and crumbling roads. The situation in Dharchula and Rudraprayag is dire, with boulders raining down during landslides and vehicles trapped under debris in Vijaynagar. Authorities have urged residents and pilgrims to exercise extreme caution, avoid travel to sensitive regions, and remain indoors. With rain forecast to continue, the next few days remain critical for these mountainous states already reeling under nature’s wrath.