Vehicles Swept Away After Dam Collapses Amid Heavy Rainfall In Himachal | Video

Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 17:02 IST

A cofferdam at Malana-I Hydropower Project in Himachal's Kullu collapsed due to flash floods, causing damage but no casualties. Rainfall has led to landslides and road blockages.

Screengrab of the viral video. (X)

A horrifying video has emerged, capturing the moment when a cofferdam at the Malana-I Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district catastrophically collapsed due to sudden flash floods.

The incident, caused due to continuous heavy rainfall, triggered panic in the downstream areas of the dam.

The dam breach triggered a massive water surge that engulfed and washed away heavy equipment and vehicles parked nearby, including a hydra crane, dumper truck, rock breaker, and a camper or car. The viral footage shows the force of the gushing water tearing through the site, sending debris downstream.

Fortunately, the incident didn’t result in any loss of life. Continuous rainfall and sudden flash floods have caused a significant rise in the water level of the Parvati River, which merges with the Beas River near Bhuntar, approximately 10 kilometres south of Kullu, NDTV reported.

A massive landslide earlier hit the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway near the Pandoh Dam in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, completely blocking traffic and causing significant disruptions in the region.

Reportedly, over 50 meters of the highway caved in. The landslide was believed to have been triggered by continuous rainfall. A portion of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway between Pandoh Dam and the Baglamukhi ropeway on the Mandi-Kullu stretch had collapsed due to a major road cave-in.

Superintendent of Police, Mandi, Sakshi Verma, had said, “Chandigarh-Manali National Highway blocked in Mandi following a landslide near the Pandoh Dam. Continuous rainfall since last night is believed to have triggered the slide."

Monsoon fury continues to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, crippling essential services statewide. As of August 2, 10 am, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reported 383 roads blocked, 747 distribution transformers affected, and 249 water supply schemes disrupted due to rain-related damage.

The situation marks a sharp escalation from earlier days, with national highways NH-305, NH-505, NH-21, and NH-03 among the major routes rendered impassable due to landslides and debris. Several interior roads in districts like Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, and Una remain inaccessible, further complicating rescue and repair efforts.

According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 173 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents and road accidents since the onset of the monsoon. Of these, 95 deaths are directly linked to rain-induced calamities, such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses. At the same time, 78 have occurred in road accidents, many caused by slippery terrain and poor visibility.

(With inputs from ANI)

Location :

Himachal Pradesh, India, India

First Published:

August 02, 2025, 17:02 IST

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