Himachal House Collapse Kills Two, Injures Two Children
A residential house collapsed in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to two children. The incident occurred near Didag on Wednesday afternoon.
Key takeaways
- A residential house collapsed in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, on Wednesday afternoon.
- Two people, Nirmala (60) and Pooja (32), died in the incident.
- Two children sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment.
- The collapse occurred during ongoing heavy monsoon rains in the state, which have caused widespread damage and fatalities.
A residential house collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, leading to the deaths of two individuals and serious injuries to two children. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon near Didag in the Rajgarh subdivision, according to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
What Happened
The house, belonging to Bhim Singh of Chhichhadiya village, suddenly collapsed. Four people were trapped inside, but local villagers assisted in their rescue. The deceased have been identified as Nirmala, 60, wife of Bhim Singh, and Pooja, 32, daughter of Bhim Singh. The two injured children were transported to Civil Hospital, Rajgarh, for treatment.
The DDMA confirmed that no one was reported missing or stranded, and there were no cattle losses. Damage to public works, electrical infrastructure, or other properties was also not reported.
Background
The collapse occurred amidst continued heavy monsoon rains across Himachal Pradesh. Over the preceding 43 days, rain-related disasters have claimed more than 70 lives and caused cumulative damage to public property exceeding ₹910 crore. As of August 11, 2026, 204 roads remained blocked across the state, including two national highways.
The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) data from June 30 to August 11 highlighted the monsoon's significant impact, with roads, power, water systems, and private properties affected by heavy rainfall, landslides, and cloudbursts. Mandi district has been the most severely impacted, with 80 roads closed.
Key Facts
- Two people were killed and two children were injured when a residential house collapsed in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The incident occurred near Didag in Rajgarh subdivision on Wednesday afternoon.
- The deceased were identified as Nirmala (60) and Pooja (32).
- The injured children were taken to Civil Hospital, Rajgarh.
- Local villagers assisted in the rescue of four people trapped in the house.
- No persons were reported missing or stranded, and no cattle were lost.
- No damage to public works or electrical infrastructure was reported.
- Heavy monsoon rains have caused over 70 deaths and ₹910 crore in damages in Himachal Pradesh over the past 43 days.
- 204 roads remain blocked across the state due to rain-related incidents.
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