Dog Saves Lives in Himachal: Heroic Bark Alerts Village Before Deadly Landslide

In the quiet village of Siyathi, nestled in the hills of Himachal’s Mandi district, a hero Dog saved dozens from certain death – not with superpowers, but with a bark.

Dog Saves Lives in Himachal – Four-Legged Hero

As relentless monsoon rains lashed the region late at night on June 30, most of the villagers were fast asleep, unaware of the disaster silently creeping toward them. But one village dog sensed it coming.

Around midnight, Narendra, a local resident, was suddenly woken up by his dog’s loud and unusual barking as reported by NDTV. The dog, who usually slept peacefully on the second floor of the house, wouldn’t stop howling. When Narendra got up to check, he noticed something alarming, a huge crack had appeared on the wall and water was beginning to seep inside the house.

Without wasting a moment, he rushed downstairs, woke his family, and then ran through the village warning others. The rain was merciless and people had to flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Massive Landslide Hit

Minutes later, a massive landslide hit, burying nearly a dozen homes under mud and debris. Only 4 or 5 houses remained standing. Thanks to that alert dog, 67 villagers from 20 families made it out alive.

Villagers took shelter in Naina Devi Temple

The survivors have been taking refuge at the Naina Devi temple in nearby Triyambala village for over a week now. While they’re safe, the trauma remains – many are battling anxiety, high blood pressure and deep emotional distress.

In this time of need, neighboring villagers came forward with help. The government too has announced a relief amount of ₹10,000 for the affected families.

This tragedy is just one among many as Himachal Pradesh reels under the fury of the monsoon. Since June 20, at least 78 lives have been lost, with 50 of those due to landslides, cloudbursts and flash floods, according to the State Disaster Management Authority.

Mandi, the worst-hit district, continues to suffer. Roads remain blocked, houses are gone, and families are displaced. Over 280 roads, including 156 in Mandi alone, are currently closed due to flood and landslide damage. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued fresh flash flood alerts across 10 districts.

But amid all the destruction, the story of one dog’s instinct and courage stands out — a reminder that sometimes, true heroes don’t wear capes.

This Four-legged Hero is our Powerpuff Paw of the Month