Red alert issued for Himachal; Beas River sees 'severe' flooding
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted very heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. The state has been witnessing heavy rainfall for several days, causing many rivers to swell. Per ANI, the Beas River in Mandi is facing "severe" flooding. The water level of the Alaknanda River also rose, submerging small temples and structures in Rudraprayag. Relief is unlikely for the state soon, as the IMD has predicted more heavy rainfall on July 5 and 7.
Monsoon impact
Several bridges have been washed away
The monsoon season has wreaked havoc in the Mandi district and parts of Kullu. Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that several bridges have been washed away and around 200-250 roads remain closed. The death toll from cloudbursts and flash floods in Mandi has risen to 11 with six more bodies recovered. Search operations are on for 34 missing persons.
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Visuals of Beas
#WATCH | Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: Due to very heavy rainfall in the region, the Beas River is experiencing severe flooding.
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in Himachal Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/6VLcUeQTbZ
Flood warning
Relief work is already underway
The weather department has also issued a low to moderate flash-flood risk in parts of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla over the next 24 hours. Singh said that relief work is already underway and he will personally visit affected areas soon. He admitted that central assistance has not yet reached the state, but damage assessment is being conducted for financial support from the Union government.
Other states
Other states likely to receive rain
Apart from Himachal, the IMD has warned of isolated heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Haryana, and Chandigarh from July 2-8. Mumbai, which has been experiencing intermittent rain since Wednesday morning, is expected to see rain again on Thursday. The met department has issued an orange alert for nearby districts such as Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. A red alert has been issued for the ghat areas of Pune district.