Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Air Force Rescues Stranded Pilgrims; CM Surveys Flood Damage
Heavy rain caused problems for pilgrims on the Manimahesh Yatra.
The Air Force helped rescue over 1,100 people.
Helicopters flew people out of Bharmour, and some mortal remains were also transported.
The Chief Minister looked at areas damaged by floods in Kullu and Mandi.
The state is asking for help from the World Bank to rebuild.
Many roads are closed due to the bad weather.
Sadly, many people have died due to the rain this monsoon season.
524 pilgrims were airlifted from Bharmour on Friday.
1,166 pilgrims were airlifted from Bharmour to Chamba since Thursday.
Seventeen pilgrims have died since the start of Manimahesh Yatra on August 15.
Himachal Pradesh has been dealing with floods following heavy rains and landslides.
Chief Minister surveyed flood-hit areas and announced a relief and rebuilding project.
- Who
- India Air Force, Himachal Pradesh government
- What
- Evacuation of stranded pilgrims and flood relief efforts.
- When
- Since Thursday, September 4th, 2024
- Where
- Bharmour, Chamba, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Due to heavy rain and landslides
- Event
- Manimahesh Yatra & Flood Damage
- Location
- Bharmour, Chamba, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
- Action
- Evacuation of stranded pilgrims and Flood relief
- Pilgrims Airlifted (Friday)
- 524
- Total Airlifted
- 1,166 since Thursday
- Fatalities (Yatra)
- 17 since August 15
- Road Closures
- 1,091 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh
- Death Toll (Monsoon)
- 360 deaths
- Estimated Losses
- Rs 3,979 crore this monsoon
Sources
Himachal govt launches massive rescue operation to evacuate Manimahesh Yatra pilgrims
MGNREGA norms relaxed in Himachal to expedite repair of damaged rural infrastructure: CM
35 ailing Manimahesh Yatra pilgrims airlifted to Chamba; 500 being transported via road
35 ailing Manimahesh Yatra pilgrims airlifted to Chamba; 500 being transported via road
3 IAF Chinooks airlift 135 Manimahesh devotees to safety in Himachal
1,166 pilgrims rescued from Bharmour in 24 hours