Monsoon Fury Unleashes Havoc in Himachal and Uttarakhand
Northern India is currently grappling with the devastating impact of the monsoon 2025. The Himalayan states, particularly Himachal Pradesh, are facing a grim situation with reports of at least 78 fatalities due to flash floods and landslides.
The districts of Kullu, Shimla, and Mandi are among the worst affected, with several key highways, including the Chandigarh–Manali highway, being blocked by debris. The continuous heavy rainfall has led to widespread destruction, and the Himachal Pradesh floods are being described as one of the worst in recent years.
Rescue operations, led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are in full swing, but the challenging terrain and persistent rain are hampering efforts to reach those stranded. The economic impact is also significant, with the state’s vital tourism and agriculture sectors taking a major hit.
Neighbouring Uttarakhand is on high alert, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in districts like Dehradun and Nainital.
The government is taking precautionary measures to prevent a repeat of past tragedies in the region, including evacuating people from low-lying areas and setting up relief camps. The keywords Uttarakhand rain alert and Himalayan region landslides are trending as people seek the latest updates on this natural disaster.
Despite the severe weather, the Amarnath Yatra continues, with over 40,000 pilgrims having completed the journey to the holy shrine in the first five days. This has raised concerns about the safety of the pilgrims, but authorities have assured that all necessary precautions are in place, including constant monitoring of the weather and the deployment of mountain rescue teams along the route.
