A tragic accident near Aut in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district claimed the life of a woman from Nalagarh on Wednesday. She was struck by a large boulder that rolled down a hillside amid continuous heavy rainfall, according to police reports.
Incident Details
The victim was traveling with her family in a car when they stopped near the Shani Temple at Aut after she felt unwell. As she stepped out of the vehicle to vomit, a boulder suddenly fell from the hillside and hit her, causing severe injuries. She died on the spot.
Police and administrative officials reached the scene soon after receiving information. The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Impact of Heavy Rainfall
Persistent rainfall has severely affected normal life across Mandi district. According to the District Disaster Management Authority, 28 roads remain blocked, while power supply has been disrupted in several areas after 198 electricity transformers became non-functional. The Beas river is also flowing above normal level.
Safety Advisory
Authorities have urged people to avoid riverbanks, streams and landslide-prone areas. The district administration advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and exercise extreme caution during adverse weather conditions.
