Manali in Himachal Pradesh faced severe flooding as heavy rainfall caused the Beas River to overflow, sweeping away buildings, shops, and vehicles. Residential areas were inundated, and highways were cut off, leaving hundreds stranded.
The torrent washed away a multi-storey hotel and four shops in Manali on Tuesday. Floodwaters entered Alu Ground, and sections of the Manali-Leh highway were blocked. In Bahang, a two-storey building, two restaurants, and two shops collapsed, while low-lying areas in Patlikuhal were submerged, including a fish farm and factory. Officials reported extensive damage but no casualties.
A heavy-duty truck was swept away by the raging waters, with no trace found. The Leh - Manali Highway remains closed, and critical sections between Kullu and Manali have been washed away. Water from Ghanvi Khud also flooded houses in Kullu.
In Mandi, two buildings housing nearly 40 shops collapsed; thankfully, they had been vacated. Flash floods were also reported in Kanvi village, Kinnaur district. The Shimla district administration ordered closure of all schools due to landslides, uprooted trees, and blocked roads.
The Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Kangra, Chamba, and Lahaul-Spiti districts, and an 'orange' alert for Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Solan, Mandi, Kullu, and Shimla, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
Since June 20, Himachal Pradesh has been battered by flash floods, landslides, and drowning incidents, leaving at least 156 people dead and 38 missing.
In Jammu and Kashmir, a landslide near Trikuta Hills in Reasi district forced suspension of the Mata Vaishno Devi yatra, leaving some injured. The Jammu-Srinagar highway also faced closures as rivers and streams swelled beyond danger marks, inundating low-lying areas.
Officials continue rescue operations, while authorities urge residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution amid ongoing heavy rains and river surges.

Manali Floods: Beas River Swells, Buildings Washed

Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Himachal, landslides disrupt roads and pilgrimages

Manali Floods: Beas River Swells, Buildings Washed

Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Himachal, landslides disrupt roads and pilgrimages

August 26, 2025 | 22:43 IST