Devastating Cloudburst in Kullu: NDRF Intensifies Rescue Efforts

Following a catastrophic cloudburst in the Sainj Valley of Kullu, a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to aid in the ongoing rescue operations. NDRF Inspector Deepak Bisht confirmed that three individuals remained missing due to the calamity.

Inspector Bisht stated that the team is actively assisting in rescue efforts after receiving reports of missing persons. Local resident Anmol reported significant damage, including four houses washed away and heightened water pressure, which led to the shutdown of a one-megawatt National Hydroelectric Power project.

The cloudburst struck near Jeeva Nalla in the Sainj sub-tehsil of Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, causing massive flooding that swept away infrastructure. The HP State Emergency Operation Centre reported a sharp rise in water levels, and the Indian Meteorological Department forecasted isolated heavy rainfall in the region over the coming days.

(With inputs from agencies.)