Road to Rohtang tunnel washed away

MC Thakur

MANALI, JULY 26

Cloudburst in the Dhundi area washed away the approach road to the Rohtang tunnel at two places, bringing the traffic movement to a halt.

The cloudburst occurred at the midnight on Tuesday when heavy rain resulted in flash flood. The flooded water mixed with debris pounded the road, damaging it. It had damaged the culverts as well but there is no loss of life.

Rohtang tunnel project workers have started rebuilding the road. The road at one place was thrown open to traffic while work continued to clear the debris at another place to reconnect the approach road to the Rohtang tunnel.

Most parts of the Manali region experienced downpour on Tuesday night. The Beas and its tributaries are in a spate. The entire valley is experiencing heavy rainfall every night while weather becomes clear during day time.