Cloudbursts are causing chaos in mountainous parts of India and Pakistan, with tremendous amounts of rain falling in a short period of time over a concentrated area.

India welcomed the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska as a step toward ending the Ukraine war, even as the talks concluded without a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Northern Pakistan has been devastated by flash floods that killed at least 344 people in 48 hours,

Heavy rainfall led to flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, causing widespread disruptions.

The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have severely disrupted connectivity, particularly along the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway. Heavy rainfall across the state has resulted in numerous road closures,

As flash floods ravaged India's Himalayan region in July and August, footage of a truck narrowly escaping debris from a mountain spread in social media posts claiming it showed the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.

The incident took place in Chositi village, a congested pilgrim route, while a large number of people were gathered.