Kullu, Mar 31: Six people were killed and five others injured after trees were uprooted near Manikaran Gurudwara parking in Kullu on Sunday, police said. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall and strong winds, caused significant damage to parked vehicles and disrupted traffic in the area.
The injured were shifted to a local community hospital in Jari, ADM Kullu Ashwani Kumar said. Medical teams have been deployed to provide necessary care, and authorities are monitoring the condition of the injured. Videos of the incident surfaced on social media, showing cars crushed by falling tree branches. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling for safety as the trees fell. People near the accident site were heard crying and saying, “Maa” (mom) and “chale gaye, chale gaye” (they are gone, they are gone).
A police team led by SHO Manikaran is at the site, coordinating rescue and relief operations. The field revenue agency is also present, assessing the situation and assisting with emergency measures. Officials have advised residents and tourists to avoid landslide-prone areas as further rain is expected in the region.
Earlier this week, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi districts. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert and take necessary precautions as inclement weather conditions persist.
