Cars, buildings swept away in flash flood triggered by heavy rains in Dharamshala

A flash flood triggered by heavy rains swept away buildings and automobiles at vacationer spots as unhealthy climate additionally led to the closure of the airport at Dharamshala.

A drain close to Bhagsu Nag in higher Dharamsala adjoining Mecleodganj modified its course owing to heavy rains, sweeping away 4 automobiles and several other bikes, video clips confirmed.

A authorities faculty constructing at Bhagsunag was additionally broken and adjoining motels there have been inundated, it confirmed.

“Due to inclement weather and heavy rains, all incoming flights to Dharamshala airport at Gaggal have been cancelled,” mentioned airport’s site visitors in-charge Gaurav Kumar.

Owing to flash flood at Manjhi Khad space adjoining Dharamshala, two buildings had been swept away whereas a number of others had been reported to be broken, the video clips.

Heavy rains resulting in flash floods additionally broken a bridge on the Mandi-Pathankot freeway after which site visitors was stopped on either side, resulting in a site visitors jam.

Home Minister takes inventory

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday to take inventory of the state of affairs arising as a result of floods in a number of districts of the State and guaranteed him all doable assist from the Centre.

Mr. Thakur additionally expressed concern over the losses on account of heavy rain and directed the administrations of assorted districts to make sure speedy reduction and rescue operation in the affected areas.

He additionally urged the native individuals and vacationers to chorus from going close to the river banks to keep away from any untoward incident.

Deputy Commissioner Dr Nipun Jindal mentioned, “Instructions have also been given to people to not go to sensitive places prone to landslides. Some people have also been shifted to safer placesdue to flood conditions in some areas of the district.” Officials have been directed to finish reduction and rehabilitation instantly, he mentioned, including that management rooms have additionally been arrange and steps have additionally been taken to make the climate forecast out there to individuals.

Mr. Jindal mentioned in accordance with the Meteorological Department forecast, heavy rain on July 13 in addition to from July 14 to 16 has been predicted.

Keeping this in thoughts, orders have been issued below the Disaster Management Act 2005 to district officers of all of the departments in Kangra district to stay alert.