Six people died from flash floods caused by four cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh. The floods affected the Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts. Rescue operations saved the last four hydroelectricity project workers trapped in a tunnel. Forty-seven people, including children, are still missing. Authorities are offering interim relief and relocating damaged schools temporarily.

Personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and police are engaged in the rescue operation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said citizens should hoist the national flag at their houses, take a selfie with it and upload the picture on the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ website: harghartiranga.com