Wed Sep 03 10:41:34 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Himachal Pradesh Reels from Deadly Landslides, Schools Closed

**Shimla, September 3, 2025** – Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread devastation in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides and building collapses that have claimed multiple lives and disrupted daily life across the state. Rescue operations are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath.

At least seven bodies have been recovered from a landslip near the BBMB colony in Sundernagar, Mandi district, including five members of the same family. In a separate incident in Kullu, two people, including a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) jawan, are feared dead after two houses collapsed.

The relentless downpour has also caused significant damage to infrastructure. Five trucks were crushed by falling rocks in Kinnaur district, and residents of 15 houses in Jogindernagar, Mandi district, have been evacuated due to the threat of landslides. A primary school in Bilaspur district sustained structural damage as water flooded the building.

In response to the severe weather conditions, the Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the closure of all government and private colleges and schools until September 7th. While teachers and administrative staff are also exempted from attending in person, educational institutions are urged to conduct online classes where possible. Heads of institutions have been instructed to prioritize the safety and security of infrastructure and movable assets.

Road travel has been severely impacted, with 1,162 roads blocked across the state, including several major National Highways. Train services on the Shimla-Kalka track have been suspended until Friday, September 5th, due to landslips on the track.

The local Meteorological department has issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of the state. Since the monsoon season began on June 20th, Himachal Pradesh has experienced 95 flash floods, 45 cloudbursts, and 122 major landslip incidents.

Tragically, at least 341 people have died in rain-related incidents and road accidents since the monsoon began, and 41 remain missing. The estimated financial loss to the state has already reached Rs 3,525 crore.

Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and remain vigilant as the state continues to battle the effects of the severe weather.

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