A CLOUDBURST IN HIMACHAL PRADESH'S SIRMAUR DISTRICT BURIED A FAMILY OF FIVE UNDER DEBRIS ON THURSDAY MORNING

The deceased have been identified as Kuldeep Kamar (35), his wife Sunita (30), their two sons, Aman (10) and Ashish (8), and Kuldeep's mother Dhanwanti (65).The cloudburst occurred around 6 am in Malagi Dadiyat village of Aauli tehsil. The debris from the landslide buried the Kamar family's house completely.

Rescue teams from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the Indian Army, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were rushed to the spot and are currently carrying out rescue operations.The SDMA has also issued an alert for heavy rains in Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, and Chamba districts for the next two days.

The death toll from monsoon-related disasters in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 223 since the start of the monsoon season on June 24.The state government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kith and kin of the deceased.

The Chief Minister has also directed the authorities to ensure that all necessary relief and rescue measures are taken for the affected people.The cloudburst has caused widespread damage in the region. Several roads and bridges have been damaged, and power lines have been snapped. There have also been reports of livestock being washed away in the floods.

The authorities have urged people to stay away from water bodies and to be cautious of landslides. They have also asked people to report any damage to the authorities immediately.The cloudburst is a reminder of the dangers of living in hilly areas. It is important to be prepared for natural disasters and to take all necessary precautions.