Himachal Pradesh, Shimla: Search efforts are actively progressing in Himachal Pradesh following devastating flash floods. To date, authorities have confirmed the deaths of 11 individuals, while 40 remain unaccounted for. The search and rescue operation involves 410 personnel from the Indian Army, NDRF, CISF, ITBP, and SDRF, utilizing advanced equipment such as drones and jaguars to aid in locating those missing.

The severe rainfall has led to flooding in several areas including Nirmand, Sainj, and Malana in Kullu, Padar in Mandi, and the Rampur divisions of Shimla. Rescue teams have effectively rescued 33 people who were stranded at the Malana-II power project in Manikaran. In Rampur, Shimla, approximately 20-25 homes have been destroyed and 30 people are still missing.

As floodwaters begin to recede, rescue operations are being scaled up. The ongoing monsoon has already inflicted damages estimated at Rs 662 crore across the state, with 79 lives lost to rain-related incidents so far, according to officials.