The tragedy occurred in Kullu's Nirmand, Sainj and Malana, Mandi's Padhar and Shimla's Rampur subdivision. The worst hit was Samej village on the border of Shimla and Kullu district where about 20 people are still missing.

The Leader of the Opposition also criticised the Congress government for scrapping some benefits under the HIMCARE scheme.

While the exact number of fatalities remains unconfirmed pending ongoing search and rescue operations, the minister stated that retrieving bodies and restoring connectivity in the affected regions are currently the government’s top priorities.