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PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of disaster-hit Himachal
MANDI [Maha Media]: In the wake of the devastating floods and landslides that wreaked havoc in parts of north India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took stock of the ongoing disaster response and rehabilitation efforts in Himachal Pradesh after conducting an aerial survey of disaster-hit Mandi and Kullu districts.
The Prime Minister has affirmed that the Government of India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with those affected in the natural disaster(s). "Undertook an aerial survey to assess the situation in the wake of flooding and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. We stand firmly with the people in this difficult time and all efforts are being made to ensure continuous support to those affected," the PM said following the survey.
As per reports of the state emergency operation centre (SEOC), Himachal Pradesh suffered losses to the tune of Rs 4122 crore due to cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains from June 20 to September 8, 2025, while 370 people have died in rain-related incidents and road accidents in the state during the period.
Of the 370 fatalities, 205 were due to rain-related incidents, which include 43 deaths from landslides, 17 from cloudbursts and nine from flash floods. On the other hand, 41 people are still reported missing, while road accidents have accounted for 165 deaths.
As of Tuesday morning, 619 roads, including four national highways, were closed in the state and 1748 power transformers and 461 water supply schemes were disrupted. The monsoon has caused significant damage, with a total of 6,344 houses, 461 shops and factories being fully or partially affected, besides massive damage to government and private lands, officials said.
The PM is scheduled to chair a high-level review meeting in Dharamshala, where he will be briefed by senior officials from the state administration, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other rescue and relief agencies including local Aapda Mitra volunteers. The meeting will be held in presence of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur and senior state government officials. The PM will also interact directly with victims of the disaster to understand their concerns.
Following his engagements in Himachal, the Prime Minister is scheduled to reach Gurdaspur in Punjab by around 4:15 PM, after conducting an aerial survey of flood-hit regions in the state. Tight security arrangements are in place in Gurdaspur in the wake of the Prime Minister's visit.
There, PM Modi will hold a ground-level review meeting with senior officials of state administration and disaster management department and also interact with residents affected by the devastating floods.
Punjab is currently facing one of its worst flood disasters in decades, owing to swelling of Sutlej, Beas and Ravi along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. At least 51 people have died in the devastating floods in Punjab while crops on 1.84 lakh hectares have been damaged.
He will also interact with flood-affected persons as well as NDRF, SDRF and Aapda Mitra Team in Gurdaspur.
While leaving from Delhi for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation in the wake of floods and landslides, Mr. Modi wrote on X, “The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour.”
The Prime Minister was deeply concerned about the flood situation in Punjab and was closely monitoring it, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar said on Sunday (September 7, 2025).
Tight security arrangements have been made in Gurdaspur in the wake of the Prime Minister’s visit.
Punjab is currently facing one of its worst flood disasters in decades. The floods are a result of swollen rivers the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
Besides, heavy rains in recent days in Punjab also aggravated the flooding situation.
The death toll due to the devastating floods in Punjab stands at 51 while crops on 1.84 lakh hectares have been damaged.
