In Himachal Pradesh, the monsoon is again in the form of rage. Many parts of the state received heavy rainfall, which was completely affected by life. Shimla, Solan, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra and Bilaspur districts received heavy rains. Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, Kasauli, Solan recorded the highest 150 mm rainfall.

Rainfall was recorded at 120 mm at Dharampur and Mandi’s Gohar, 100 mm in Chuadi of Chamba, 90 mm in Nagrota Suri and Naina Devi, 80 mm in Sundernagar and 60 to 70 mm of rainfall at many places including Gaggal Airport.

Water level of Pong Dam reached 1372.03 feet

The water level of Pong Dam in Kangra reached 1372.03 feet, leaving 23300 cusecs of water in the evening. At present, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of heavy rains in various districts of the state till August 12.

There is alert of heavy rains in Solan and Sirmaur on 7 August, Kangra, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur on 8 and Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra and Mandi on 9 August.

Due to this heavy rains, landslides have increased across the state, due to which four national highways and 533 roads have been closed. Along with this, 635 power transformers and 266 drinking water schemes have also come to a standstill.

NH-3 and NH-21 in Mandi, NH-305 in Kullu and NH-5 in Kinnaur are blocked. 314 roads are closed in Mandi alone, 117 in Kullu, 26 in Shimla and 23 in Kangra have been affected.

Old bridge collapsed due to flash flood in Mochaka Nala

Electricity and water supply has also been affected, 304 transformers have been closed in Solan, 285 in Mandi and 41 in Shimla, while 88 schemes of Mandi, 120 in Kangra and 27 schemes are affected in drinking water schemes.

Life in rural areas has been affected due to continuous rains in Kullu district. Many houses and vehicles have been damaged due to floods in Kutli village of Bagipul of the district. The old bridge collapsed from the flash flood in Mochaka Nala of Nirmand subdivision.

According to the landslide monitoring report of the State Disaster Management Department, landslides are being monitored in 21 sensitive places in Mandi, Kangra, Shimla and Solan districts, where most places are predicted to moderate threats.

Monitoring continues in 15 places including Parashar, Kotaropi, Sandhol, Tattapani and Griffin Peak of Mandi, while active monitoring is also going on in Kangra’s Dharamshala and Colony Kangra, Shimla’s Jatog and Solan’s Dagshai. The need to take special vigilance in these areas is said to be in the midst of continuous rains.

Loss of 1905 crores in disaster

This time, since the onset of monsoon in the state from June 20, 199 people have died in rain -related incidents, while 36 people are missing and 304 have been injured. The maximum 42 deaths have occurred in Mandi.

During this period 1786 houses have been damaged, out of which 367 have been completely demolished. 298 shops and 1690 cowsheds have also fallen. 1118 houses and 267 shops have been damaged in Mandi alone.

Due to this disaster, the state has lost Rs 1905 crore so far, in which the Public Works Department has lost 1009 crore and the Water Power Department has lost 648 crores. So far, 58 flash floods, 28 cloudbursts and 51 landslides have been occurred in the monsoon season.

The city of New York has once again fallen victim to the outbreak of nature. A sudden flood warning was issued in New York city due to a powerful storm and continuous torrential rains that came on Thursday (31 July 2025). The videos and pictures revealed on social media have made the city’s delicate situation clear.

A video of the 7th Avenue station of Park Slope has gone viral, in which water seems to be rapidly leaking from the walls of the station. This view was not only dangerous for the passengers, but it also raises questions on the preparations for the metro system. In a picture of Brooklyn’s J Street-Metrootech station, it was seen that the water is flowing inside the station like a waterfall. This shows that this is not a minor water logging, but a serious disaster.

Floodwater Seepa Through the Walls of the 7th Avenue Station in Park Slope on Chiursday as Storms Brought Heavy Rain and Flooding to New York City. pic.twitter.com/0mwnrpgyjx

– Muhammad Arshad (@arshadtx) July 31, 2025

Dipped cars and stalled trains
Due to rain and storm, there was heavy waterlogging on the roads. A car appeared completely submerged on the Clearwatter Expressway in Queens. The Q Line trains in Brooklyn were stopped due to a fallen tree, affecting traffic badly. Traffic jams, submerged vehicles, and canceled train services indicate that the city’s infrastructure was not fully prepared for this disaster. Electricity supply was also disrupted in many areas, causing the residents to face more difficulties.

Mayor Eric Adams warns and emergency order
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Twitter and wrote that I have declared the situation of Emergency. Travel advice and flood warning will be applicable till 8 am. If possible, stay where you are. He advised the citizens living in the basement apartments to be vigilant and go to height places. If you are living in the basement and have not gone to height till now, then leave now. This message of the mayor directly prioritize the safety of the people and reflects the readiness of the administration.

Zoharan Mamdani’s response to stay inside the house
Democratic Party mayor candidate Zoharan Mamdani also shared his views on Twitter. He wrote, “A powerful coastal storm is hitting our city and dangerous floods can affect thousands of New York people.” He suggested to the citizens to avoid metro stations or submerged roads and follow the instructions of the administration. It is clear from his words that this time is not of political rhetoric, but of collective security.

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