Three people died and eight are missing in Himachal Pradesh after a cloudburst caused flash floods. The incident took place in Rakkar, Dharamshala, and nearby areas.
Heavy rain triggered multiple cloudbursts across the region.
The floods swept away homes and vehicles. A video filmed near the Nature Pool café showed water rushing through the valley. The flood destroyed everything in its path.
At least 15 to 20 workers were swept away near the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric Project in Khaniyara village. Rescue teams are searching for the missing.
Local officials say the sudden rise in water levels was made worse after the BJP-led state government closed the dam gates on the Chenab River. This caused rivers to overflow.
There is growing criticism of the government’s response. People blame the administration for poor planning. Some have accused the authorities of using water as a political tool.
Relief operations are ongoing. The weather department has warned of more rain.
Following the attack in Pahalgam, the Modi government announced unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty (ITW) and announced that it would cut off Pakistan’s water.
Read more: Netizens troll BJP Leader responsible for 90-degree bridge making global memes
In an interesting development, netizens have lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohan Yadav for being responsible for the construction of a highly unusual 90-degree overbridge in Bhopal, India.
Pictures of the under-construction overbridge became so viral that they became an international meme, with many netizens creating hilarious memes.
The BJP leader, Mohan Yadav, is the Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh who has been facing strong criticism from locals for alleged corruption and incompetence.
BJP CM has faced severe pressure after the 90-degree bridge became an international meme. Yadav on Thursday said action will be taken against those responsible for technical flaws in the construction of the railway overbridge in Bhopal.
He has further announced that the bridge would only be inaugurated after its technical faults are removed.
Experts and netizens have questioned its design as the sharp turn poses potential risks for accidents.
According to Indian media, the controversial railway overbridge under the leadership of BJP minister was built at the cost of Rs18 crore.
