Severe Flash Floods in Kullu District: A Growing Crisis

Devastating Flash Floods in Kullu

Munish Sood
Mandi: In the Early Hours of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, A Significant Flash Flood Cured by a CloudBurst Struck The Upper Regents of Kanaan Village in Lag Valley, Leading to Widespread Destructation in Kullu. Himachal Pradesh.

Three Shops Were Completely Washed Away, While Agricultural Lands, Orchards, and Standing Crops Suffered Severe Damage. The Sarvari Rivulet Experienced A Perilous SURGE In Water Levels, Resulting in Damage to a Bridge that has Hindred Transportation for Local Residents.

Due to Continuous Heavy Rainfall Since Monday Night, The District Administration Mandated The Closure of All Educational Institutions, Including Schools, Colleges, Itis, Polytchnics, Polytchnics, Anganwadi Center Training institutes in kullu and banjar subdivisions on tuesday. Officials Reported Significant Disrupttions Cured by CloudBursts, Flash Floods, Landslides, and the Collaps of Road Networks.

130 Lives Lost Amid Monsoon Chaos

This incident in kullu is part of a larger crisis affecting Himachal Pradesh this monsoon season. Currently, Over 300 Roads, Including two National Highways, Are Blocked Due to Landslides and Flash Floods. The Estimated Damage to Infrastructure, Property, and Agriculture has Surpassed Rs 2,000 Crore. Additional, Around 760 Power Transformers and Nearly 200 Drinking Water Schemes have been affected, severely disrupting daily life.

Since the monsoon began in late June, the state has decided over 70 flash floods, more than 30 cloudburses, and numerous major landslides, resulting in Over 130 FATALITIES and Several Indiveral Indiveral Indiverals.

Increasing frequency of disasters

This year’s events are as a stark reminder of Himachal’s Increasing Susceptibility to Extreme Weather Conditions. In recent years, the state has witnessed hundreds of flash floods and cloudbursts, Along with Thousands of Landslides.

Experts caution that economic impact, which routinely exceds Rs 2,000 Crore Annually, is bycoming untenable, with climate change excerbating the frequency and intensity of these disasters. The Administration is currently prioritizing road clearance, restoration of power and water supplies, and ensuring the safety of communities affected by flooding.

To Safeguard Children and Staff, Educational Institutions in Vulneable Areas Have Been Temporarily Closed. The state is Considering Proposals for Stronger Bridges, ENHANCED Drainage Systems, and Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure.