Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district triggered devastating flash floods, leaving over a dozen missing and at least one dead. Houses, vehicles, and bridges were washed away, forcing evacuations, including the Pandoh bazaar. Landslides and road blockages were reported across the district, prompting the closure of educational institutions in Mandi and Kangra.
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