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Himachal Pradesh flash floods: 7 rescued by NDRF, 9 still missing
Updated On: 13 July, 2021 11:27 AM IST | Shimla | IANS
The weather bureau here has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to continue in Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts in the next 24 hours. Thereafter, rainfall intensity may decrease
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Damaged houses along the banks of the overflowing Manjhi River are pictured following heavy rains in Bagli village, from Dharamshala. Pic/AFP
Rescuers on Tuesday said seven villagers were rescued from Himachal Pradesh`s Kangra district where a massive mudslide triggered by flash floods hit a remote village, damaging several houses and shops and leaving one dead. Nine people are still missing.
The seven people were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) after an eight-hour operation that started late Monday evening, officials told IANS over phone from the spot.
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