Seven people were reported dead and three missing when a cloud burst hit the village of Jadon in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said
Two houses and a cowshed were also washed away, according to news agency ANI.
"""We have directed the authorities to ensure all possible support and assistance to the affected families during this difficult time, "" Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh said in a tweet."
Continuous rainfall for 55 hours devastated the state. Floods, landslides and fallen trees have put many homes at risk in Mandi, Sirmaur, Shimla, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Solan.More than 800 roads including Kalka-Shimla, Chandigarh-Manali, Shimla-Dharamshala and Paonta-shilinational highways are closed across the state this has severely affected more than 2,000 bus routes.
A warning note has been sounded for the catchment areas of Beas, Pong Dam, Ranjit Sagar and Sutlej River, warning of events such as cloud storms. Flood warnings have been issued in nine districts till tomorrow.
In a virtual meeting with all district commissioners on Sunday afternoon, Chief Minister Sukhu announced a holiday for all schools, colleges, ITIs, engineering, polytechnics and pharmacy colleges from today. The Ed exam has also been cancelled.