Nature’s fury in Himachal Pradesh: Cloudburst in Kullu, shops and bridge washed away

August 19, 2025

Heavy rains continue in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. Due to which landslides have occurred at many places in the hill state. Nature has once again wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh. Due to rain and cloudburst since the night, destruction has been witnessed again between Mandi and Kullu.

A cloudburst has occurred in Lagwali of Mandi-Kullu and Silbudhani of Chauhar valley. The cloudburst has washed away 2 shops and a bridge. The people there said that the situation has deteriorated due to the cloudburst around 1-2 am. Road connectivity has been lost in many rural areas.

Rivers and drains were overflowing due to heavy rain in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday night. Roads have also been closed in many rural areas of Kullu district due to heavy rain. The state of disaster is that a cloudburst near Rashol in the Manikaran valley of the district has caused heavy damage. Two bridges were washed away in the flood and vehicles have also been affected. Apart from this, the gharats located on the banks of the gorge have also been washed away.

A cloudburst occurred in Kathua recently

A cloudburst incident took place in Kathua recently. Four people died in this accident, while there are reports of extensive damage. Local people said that after the cloudburst, the flood of water took the surrounding areas with it. The disaster has damaged the national highway, railway track and Kathua police station.

60 people have died so far due to the cloudburst incident in Chisoti village of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. While more than 100 are injured. Bridges and roads have been damaged due to the cloudburst. Therefore, people have been evacuated one by one by making small routes. After this, an operation has been launched to find the missing people.