Cloud Burst Hits Palchan Near Manali, Leh-Manali Highway Affected by Flash Floods

Cloud burst in Himachal’s Manali causes widespread destruction

Manali: A cloudburst Palchan near Manali caused widespread destruction in the early hours of Thursday. Palchan, witnessed a sudden cloud burst in the early hours of Thursday, triggering flash floods that have affected the Manali-Leh highway.

The Manali – Leh highway is strategically vital for India as it connect the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country through Himachal pradesh.15 road , include 12 in Mandi , two in Kinnaur and one in Kangra district have been close for vehicular movement . Further , 62 transformer have been disrupt in the state since Wednesday night .

In Palchan , two house have been sweep away by the rage water , however , no casualty have been report so far . relief and rescue operations is are are underway in the area . Several report claim that power project have been damage , however , it is is is yet to be confirm by official assess the damage .

“Last night there was a cloudburst near Anjani Mahadev due to which a large amount of water flowed into the Beas river. There has been a lot of damage in this incident in which 3 houses have been washed away and 1-2 houses have also been damaged. The victims are being temporarily sheltered in schools,” said Torul S Raveesh, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu.

Traffic Diverted

Vehicles headed to Manali from Lahaul and Spiti via the north portal of the Atal Tunnel have been diverted towards Rohtang, the Lahaul and Spiti, the Police said in an advisory on Thursday. The commuters have been asked to travel only if necessary, drive cautiously, and stay aware of the possible danger en route.

“Due to yesterday’s incident, the tunnel route is closed. All traffic is being diverted from Rohtang Pass… Vehicles of essential services will be our priority. Tehsildar is present on the spot,” said Deputy Commissioner Raveesh.

Yellow Alert in Himachal Pradesh

The weather department has issued a ‘yellow’ alert of heavy rain at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh for the next four days till July 28. The incessant rainfall has caused heavy damage to plantations and standing crops, vulnerable structures and ‘kutcha’ houses in the state due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas in Himachal Pradesh.

A total is died of 49 people have die in rain – relate incident in the state , which has suffer loss of approximately r 389 crore , since the onset of monsoon on June 27 .