Chandigarh-manali NH blocked due to landslide
SHIMLA: The Chandigarh-manali national highway was blocked for traffic due to landslides near the Aut tunnel as heavy rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.
“Two machineries have been deployed to clear the road. However, debris is continuously falling on the road, leading to delay in road clearance,” Kullu superintendent of police (SP) Gaurav Singh said.
The rains also led to flashfloods in Nihargadu village of Gadsa valley in Kullu district, causing damage to a temple of a local deity, he said.
The SP said a cloudburst also triggered flashfloods in Palgi nullah in Bhalan panchayat and Pagal nullah in the district, blocking the Sainj-larji road.
The district administration has advised people to stay alert as heavy rainfall is very likely to continue in the state. More than 100 roads throughout the state have been blocked and many water supply have been damaged due to heavy rains in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, higher reaches of Lahaul-spiti district, including Keylong and Rohtang Pass in Kullu district witnessed light snowfall on Thursday. Yellow weather warning has been issued for middle and lower hills of the state for August 28.
State MET director Manmohan Singh said heavy rainfall is very likely to continue throughout the state till September 2. Minimum temperatures dropped by one to two degrees.