Himachal Pradesh faces monsoon fury with cloudbursts and flash floods, IMD issues red alert for multiple districts | In Pictures

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Himachal Pradesh continues to battle nature’s fury as heavy monsoon showers batter the hill state. A red alert has been issued for several districts following intense downpours and two reported cloudbursts in Karsog. Crucial services remain disrupted, with roads blocked, water pipelines affected, and transformers down. The worst-hit areas include Mandi, Sirmaur, and Kullu. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant while restoration teams are working around the clock to clear blocked roads and restore essential services across the hilly state.

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The IMD has issued a red alert for intense rainfall in Mandi, Solan, Sirmaur, Una, Kullu, Bilaspur, Shimla, Kangra, Hamirpur, and Chamba. These places have been predicted to experience heavy downpours and the possibility of landslides in the next 48 hours. (Photo source: PTI)

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The Weather Department scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma has told ANI that light to moderate rain will continue across the states, while heavy to heavy showers are expected to take place in Shimla, Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi for the next 48 hours. (Photo source: PTI)

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According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, 259 roads all over Himachal have been blocked because of continuous heavy rainfall and landslides. Mandi alone includes 139 of them. (Photo source: PTI)

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Water systems in several districts were impacted, with Sirmaur recorded to have 92 and Kullu reported to face 47 affected water schemes. (Photo source: PTI)

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 A total of 614 power transformer operations have been disrupted, Spiti sub-division in Lahaul and Spiti district reported to have seen 139 transformers malfunction. (Photo source: ANI)

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Mandi district has been the worst affected, roads have been blocked, and power lines are damaged in places like J Nagar, Mandi II, and Gohar. (Photo source: PTI)

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As per IMD data,  130mm of rainfall has been recorded in Pandoh, 120 mm in Mandi town and 113 mm in Sunni (Shimla), and 80 mm in Palampur. (Photo source: ANI)

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Mandi district has been the worst affected, roads have been blocked, and power lines are damaged in places like J Nagar, Mandi II, and Gohar. (Photo source:PTI)

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Rapid response teams are deployed specially in Mandi, Kullu, and Sirmaur. Field teams are working to reinstate water, connectivity, and power, as confirmed by officials.

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Authorities have appealed to people to avoid non-essential travel, particularly in heavy terrain, and to stay aware of official alerts. (Photo source: PTI)

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Vehicles lie stuck in silt and debris after cloudburst-triggered flash floods at Karsog, in Mandi district, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Photo source: PTI)

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 Despite the adverse conditions, no national highways have been closed. According to disaster management, the route has been kept open in case of emergency and for logistical movement. (Photo source: PTI)