Kullu Floods: Eyewitness Account & Devastation | India News
- Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district have resulted in widespread devastation.
- Eyewitness Anmol described the harrowing event: "There is a waterfall above the last house.
- #WATCH | Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: On cloudburst, a local resident says, "There is a waterfall above the last house.
Kullu district faces immense devastation as flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh, sweep away homes and people. Eyewitness accounts paint a harrowing picture of the disaster, wiht homes destroyed and rescue efforts underway. The article details the devastating impact, including the loss of life near a hydel project, and the critical role of first responders. Authorities, including the NDRF and SDRF teams, are actively involved in search and rescue operations. News Directory 3 provides thorough coverage of the unfolding crisis. The continuous heavy rainfall has prompted warnings to residents. Discover what’s next in the ongoing Kullu disaster recovery efforts.
Cloudburst in Kullu Triggers Deadly Flash Floods
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district have resulted in widespread devastation. The deluge swept away homes and people, according to reports from the scene.
Eyewitness Anmol described the harrowing event: “There is a waterfall above the last house. Behind it, a cloud burst happened.Soon, three men and four houses were washed away along with the cloud.”
#WATCH | Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: On cloudburst, a local resident says, “There is a waterfall above the last house. Behind it, a cloud burst happened. Soon, three men and four houses were washed away along with the cloud. The water pressure then increased significantly. This… pic.twitter.com/p5g6u19awE
Authorities have recovered the bodies of two laborers who were working on a hydel project near Khanyara. A private power project in Siund and the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s (NHPC) project sustained notable damage. The one-megawatt project is now submerged, according to Anmol.
Inspector Deepak Bisht of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reported that a team is assisting in the area. “Our team arrived at the spot… We are assisting the area,and as we receive the facts,we will know more about it (the missing people). One of our teams is deployed in the region,” Bisht said.
Banjar MLA Surinder Shauri has called on residents to avoid rivers and drains, citing the continuous heavy rainfall. “Heavy rains have been going on since morning… I would appeal to the people to stay away from the river and drains and have asked the administration to take quick action as people are in problem,” Shauri said.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and home guards are also involved in the ongoing rescue operations. the role of first responders is critical in these situations, and their role in disaster management is essential.understanding the role of weather patterns is also key to predicting and mitigating future events.
What’s next
Rescue and recovery efforts continue as authorities assess the full extent of the damage and search for those still missing.