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Himachal Pradesh floods: Two people still missing as officials continue rescue amid 'Operation Hausal'

Two people still missing amid extreme rains, landslides, and flash flood havoc in Himachal Pradesh, prompting rescue efforts under ‘Operation Hausal’. The SDRF and police are working to rescue stranded people in Dharampur, where heavy floods devastated homes and markets

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Residents inspect a house, damaged in a landslide following heavy rainfall, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Residents inspect a house, damaged in a landslide following heavy rainfall, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Extreme spells of rain, landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh created havoc in the last few days. The state authorities, in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are working hard to get things back on track. With 'Operation Hausal' still in progress, the forces are still trying to rescue people stuck in various areas after flash floods struck the Dharampur area, leaving a trail of destruction.

The Himachal Pradesh police, while posting on X, said that "Operation Hausal. On the night of 15-16 September, the sudden heavy flood in the Sonkhad, Dharmpur area affected the bus stand, market, and surrounding houses. The Mandi Police, in coordination with SDRF, immediately initiated relief and rescue operations." 

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