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The Himachal Pradesh Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) continued ‘Operation Hausal’ to rescue people stranded in different parts of Dharampur after flash floods swept through the area, causing widespread destruction.

 

The Himachal police on its X handle wrote "Operation Hausal. On the night of 15-16 September, the sudden heavy flood in the Sonkhad, Dharmpur area affected the bus stand, market, and surrounding houses. The Mandi Police, in coordination with SDRF, immediately initiated relief and rescue operations.”

 

However, two persons are still missing and efforts are underway to find them, the Himachal Police said on Thursday.

 

"Our efforts continue so that no hope remains unfulfilled. Unfortunately, two people are still missing. Coordinated efforts are ongoing to find them. The police are always committed to ensuring the safety and protection of every citizen's life," the post stated.

 

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a high-level meeting to review the damage caused by heavy rains over the last 48 hours. He expressed concern over the loss of lives and property, and directed officials to act quickly to ensure the safety of affected people. In the last two days alone, five people have died, three in Nihari and two near Pandoh Mohal Suma in Mandi district, while two others remain missing.

 

The Chief Minister shared that September has so far seen 136 per cent excess rainfall, while the overall monsoon has brought 45 per cent more rain than normal. Since the onset of the monsoon, 417 people have lost their lives, 45 are still missing, and losses worth Rs 4,582 crore have been reported due to heavy rains, landslides, and cloudbursts. More than 15,000 structures have been damaged, including over 1,502 houses destroyed, 6,467 partially damaged houses, 6,300 cowsheds, and nearly 600 shops.

 

Sukhu instructed all Deputy Commissioners to remain alert, visit affected areas on priority, and personally monitor ongoing rescue and relief work.

 

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