Key Points

Himachal Pradesh is battling severe monsoon challenges with a comprehensive emergency response led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The Mandi district has been particularly impacted, with over 1,300 food kits distributed to affected families. The state's Emergency Operations Centre reports 75 total deaths and extensive infrastructure damage estimated at Rs 541.09 crore. Continuous relief and rescue operations are underway to support communities in crisis.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Leads Mandi Flood Rescue Efforts

  • Mandi district receives comprehensive relief with 1,317 food kits distributed
  • Death toll reaches 75 in Himachal's monsoon season
  • State Emergency Operations Centre tracks widespread infrastructure damage
  • Rescue operations conducted on war-footing in affected areas
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Himachal CM orders rescue in flood-hit Mandi on war-footing

Himachal Pradesh mobilizes emergency response in Mandi, distributing 1,317 food kits and managing flood-related crisis across districts

"The Chief Minister is personally monitoring the situation - State Government Spokesperson"

Mandi, July 5

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Mandi district administration to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing in the disaster-affected areas of the district, ensuring that relief reaches all those in need.

According to officials, the Chief Minister is personally monitoring the situation and has assured all necessary support from the State Government.

A spokesperson of the State Government said that the Mandi administration had distributed 1,317 food kits having 5 kg flour, 5 kg rice, one litre edible oil, one kg salt, one kg sugar, two kg pulses, 100 gm Haldi, 100 gm Mirch powder and 100 gram tea each among the affected families in the disaster hit areas.

He stated that 197 food kits were made available in Thunag, 69 in Janjehli, 1,000 in Bagsaid, 40 in Dharampur, and 11 in the Chauntra area of Mandi district.

He said that 160 food kits had been sent for the Janjehli area and 176 kits for the Thunag area of the Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district today for further distribution among the disaster-affected families. He said that 665 kits are still in stock and would be distributed as per requirement.

Meanwhile, the cumulative death toll in Himachal Pradesh's ongoing monsoon season has climbed to 75, combining 45 rain-related fatalities and 30 accidental deaths, including those from road mishaps, electrocution, and a gas explosion, according to official data released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).

The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) released data covering the period from June 20 to July 4, 2025, which showed large-scale destruction across the hill state.

The seasonal damage report, covering the period from June 20 to July 4, 2025, paints a grim picture of destruction across the hill state. A total of 288 people have been injured, and extensive damage to public infrastructure and private property has pushed the estimated losses to Rs 541.09 crore.

Weather-triggered events directly caused forty-five deaths. Twenty-seven deaths occurred in road accidents, with the highest tolls from Chamba (6) and Kullu (3).

- ANI

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Shreya B
75 lives lost is heartbreaking! The government must focus on better disaster preparedness. Every year same story - floods, landslides, then relief. Why can't we have permanent solutions? 😔
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Arjun K
The food kits seem well-planned with all essentials. But 541 crore loss is massive! Central govt should declare this as national disaster and release special funds. Tourists should also avoid visiting affected areas now.
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Priya S
My cousin's family is in Mandi and they haven't received any help yet. Administration needs to speed up distribution. Also, why no mention of medical aid? People need medicines and doctors too!
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David E
As someone who frequently visits Himachal, this is devastating. The government response seems better organized this time compared to previous years. Hope the relief reaches all affected families soon.
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Kavya N
The numbers are shocking! 27 road accident deaths show how vulnerable our hill roads become during monsoon. Need stricter travel restrictions during heavy rains. Stay safe everyone!

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