Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, June 26, 2023: Traffic on the Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked for more than six hours on Tuesday due to a flash flood near Aut in Mandi district. The flash flood was caused by heavy rains in the area.
The floodwaters washed away a section of the road, and several vehicles were stranded. The traffic police had to divert traffic to other routes.
The clearing of the landslides is in progress, and the highway is expected to be reopened soon.
In the meantime, motorists are advised to avoid the Chandigarh-Manali highway and take alternative routes.
The flash flood also caused damage to several houses and shops in the area. No casualties have been reported so far.
The district administration has deployed teams to assess the damage and provide relief to the affected people.
The flash flood is a reminder of the dangers of heavy rains in the hills. Motorists and residents are advised to be careful and take precautions during the monsoon season.
Here are some additional details:
- The flash flood occurred at around 10:00 AM on Tuesday.
- The affected area is located near Aut, which is about 100 kilometers from Mandi.
- The landslide blocked the road for more than six hours.
- The traffic police diverted traffic to other routes, including the Kullu-Manali highway.
- The clearing of the landslides is in progress, and the highway is expected to be reopened soon.
- Motorists are advised to avoid the Chandigarh-Manali highway and take alternative routes.
- The district administration has deployed teams to assess the damage and provide relief to the affected people.
By Bard