Around 70 to 80 vehicles are currently stuck inside a tunnel, with an estimated 250 to 300 people trapped. The administration has arranged food for them at the Hanogi Mata Temple. Reports suggest that the tunnel was blocked from both the Hanogi and Pandoh sides around midnight, preventing people from moving towards either Kullu or Mandi. Fortunately, everyone near the tunnel is safe for now.
So far, one person has been confirmed dead, and 12 to 13 others are missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing at multiple locations for 11 individuals. Last night, 34 people were successfully rescued. Attempts are underway to save more people trapped in tunnels numbered 11 and 13. Both ends of the tunnels remain blocked. Mandi DC Apoorva Devgan has stated that the exact number of people inside the tunnels is still unknown.
For context, tunnels 11 and 13 are located near Hanogi on the Mandi-Manali road, where heavy rainfall has triggered a landslide.
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