Three more killed in Himachal in rain-related incidents, toll rises to 5

The toll in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh increased to five as three more bodies were recovered on Thursday, officials said, adding that seven others were missing as flash floods triggered by cloudbursts continued to wreak havoc in the hill state.

- Dar Ovais

Five bodies have been recovered from Khanyara area in Dharamshala in Kangra district after they were washed away due to a sudden rise in the water level of Manuni Khad. Four other people were feared dead in connection with the incident, district administration officials said, adding that one other person was rescued on Thursday.