Uttarakhand floods: Alaknanda River overflows, 15-foot Shiva statue submerges in Rudraprayag – watch

Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are reeling under monsoon fury, triggering floods and landslides. Rudraprayag faces a flood-like situation as the Alaknanda River surges, submerging areas. A cloudburst in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, has resulted in casualties and missing persons, prompting rescue operations. The IMD has issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy rainfall and potential flash floods.

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