New Delhi, July 4, 2025: At least 69 people have died, 37 are missing, and 110 have been injured as Himachal Pradesh battles cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides triggered by days of continous and heavy monsoon rainfall, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told reporters Friday afternoon.
A heavy rain alert is in place for all districts in the state till Monday, July 7.
The Chief Minister said 14 separate cloudbursts had been reported since the onset of the monsoon, which has damaged roads and drinking water projects, as well as electricity supply to several areas.
Mr Sukhu said his government "stands with the disaster-affected families" of the state and, according to news agency ANI, will provide Rs 5,000 to each family as "renting accommodation". He also said relief and search-and-rescue operations were underway, particularly in Mandi district, the worst-affected.
#WATCH | Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "Since the rains began, 69 people have lost their lives, 37 people are missing, 110 people have been injured, and damages worth approximately Rs 700 crore have been incurred... Roads and water projects… pic.twitter.com/z2ZPDpvGwJ
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2025
Earlier today Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Minister and promised relief and help, not just for Himachal but other states affected by the monsoon, including Gujarat and Rajasthan.
"In the wake of heavy rainfall in different parts of the nation, spoke with the chief ministers of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh. Adequate numbers of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have been deployed... and reinforcements can be sent..."
In the wake of heavy rainfall in different parts of the nation, spoke with the chief ministers of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh. Adequate numbers of NDRF teams have been deployed in the states for the people in need, and more reinforcements…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 4, 2025
"Assured them of all possible assistance from the central government," he said.
The monsoon entered Himachal Pradesh June 20 and, as it does every year, wreaked havoc across the state. The latest information indicates Mandi district alone has reported well over a dozen deaths, while 13 people have been confirmed killed in Kangra, six in Chamba, and five in Shimla.
The most-affected areas in Mandi are Thunag and Bagsayed, both of which are within the Assembly constituency held by former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur. Mandi’s Karsog and Dharampur areas have also reported heavy destruction.
Now at least 40 people have been reported missing from Mandi alone.
Deaths have also been reported from Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul Spiti, Sirmauar, Solan, and Una districts. Over 100 people have been injured across the state.
In addition, hundreds of houses have been destroyed and 14 bridges have been washed away.
Also, nearly 300 livestock, including 164 cattle, have been killed.
Across the state, over 500 roads have been closed and over 500 electricity distribution transformers, or DTRs, are non-functional, leaving tens of thousands of people, literally, in the dark. The resutling scarcity of water and food has been flagged as a looming humantiarian disaster.
Terrifying visuals have emerged online, showing rivers turning into muddy brown oceans sweeping through the countryside, breaking down and carrying away entire houses.
Other videos show towns and villages almost entirey destroyed, with inhabitants picking their way throug debris-strewn hillsides. A landslide was reported in Shimla’s Dhalli suburb.
A video of the Dhalli landslide was shared Doordarshan News’ Himachal Pradesh channel on X.
शिमला : ढली के लिंडीधार में भारी लैंडस्लाइड - फोरलेन का डंगा गिरा - सैंकड़ों सेब के पेड़ दबे।
— DD News Himachal (@DDNewsHimachal) July 3, 2025
घर छोड़ भागे लोग, 5 घरों को खतरा।#Shimla #Dhali #Landslide #HimachalNews #DDNewsHimachal pic.twitter.com/dKaekscobU
Another video, from Sirmaur district, was even more terrifying.
Whoahh, that was close!!
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) May 30, 2025
A massive landslide hit the Shillai area of Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India today, along National Highway 707 👀pic.twitter.com/nVvfZWty90
It showed a torrent of boulders and mud crashing down the side of a hill and across a narrow dirt road; the person filming the video can be heard shouting at those near the landslide to run for their lives.