Heavy Rainfall Warning in Himachal Pradesh: Kangana Ranaut Visits Affected Areas
Himachal Pradesh is bracing for heavy rainfall, prompting alerts in Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts. Chief Minister Sukhu assures readiness for any situation. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut visits flood-affected areas, highlighting the crisis following devastating cloudbursts and landslides that have claimed lives and left many missing. The weather department warns of potential flooding and landslides, urging residents to stay safe. Discover more about the government's response and the ongoing relief efforts.
| Jul 6, 2025, 14:22 IST
Severe Weather Alerts in Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh, particularly in the districts of Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur, authorities have issued warnings for heavy rainfall on Sunday. In response, the district administration has been placed on high alert. Chief Minister Sukhu stated on Saturday that the state government is fully prepared to handle any situation that may arise.
Kangana Ranaut's Visit to Flood-Hit Regions
Meanwhile, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut visited areas in Mandi district that were affected by flooding and landslides. Notably, on Tuesday, the region experienced severe devastation due to cloudbursts, sudden floods, and landslides, resulting in the loss of 14 lives, with 31 individuals still reported missing.
Kangana's Remarks on the Crisis
Before her visit to Mandi, Ranaut commented, 'Mandi is facing a significant crisis; there have been cloudbursts, and many areas are flooded, disrupting connectivity. Areas like Siraj and Thunag have lost contact, but the administration is closely monitoring the situation. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing for the affected individuals, and our team is present in various locations, including Siraj and Karsog, where damage has also occurred.'
Weather Department's Flood Warning
#WATCH | Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut stated, "Mandi is facing a significant crisis; there have been cloudbursts, and many areas are flooded, disrupting connectivity. Areas like Siraj and Thunag have lost contact, but the administration is closely monitoring the situation, and relief operations are ongoing... pic.twitter.com/k7iXFCyYOf
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Political Reactions and Further Warnings
It is worth noting that the Congress party had previously accused the state leadership of being displeased with Ranaut's absence. When asked about her lack of presence during the tragedy at a press conference with Union Health Minister JP Nadda, he mentioned that she would visit Mandi soon.
The weather department has issued warnings for moderate to high flooding in the districts of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur over the next 24 hours. There are also concerns about landslides, flooding, damage to fragile structures, crops, and essential services. Residents are advised to stay away from water sources and sensitive areas.