Heavy downpour in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district triggered landslides and flash floods, with debris entering many houses in Panarsa, Takoli and Nagwain areas.
No loss of life has been reported in the flash floods. Rescue operations are underway in the district at multiple locations. Teams have been deployed to the affected areas and people have been advised to stay away from rivers and streams.
The 4-lane Kiratpur-Manali National Highway is blocked due to waterlogging. Many streams and drains in the district are swollen due to torrential rains since Saturday night.
A major landslide occurred near Jogni Mata Temple due to which vehicular traffic was disrupted, causing significant inconvenience to travellers.