Cloudbursts hit Anni areas in Kullu, vehicles washed away

A few cottages and vehicles were washed away in flashfloods triggered by cloudbursts in Bhimdwari near Bagipul and Bathahar in Anni subdivision of Kullu district this evening. Fortunately, no loss of human life was reported so far.

Deputy Commissioner, Kullu, Torul S. Ravish said that preliminary information suggested that three or four cottages and an equal number of vehicles were swept away in Bathahar due to the cloudburst. In Bhimdwari that also received heavy rainfall, no damage or casualties were reported.

As a precautionary measure, the district administration has evacuated low-lying areas of Banjar subdivision after the water level in rivers rose. Emergency response teams have been placed on high alert and the situation is being monitored closely.

The local authorities, State Disaster Response Force and the District Disaster Management Authority have urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid going near rivers.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has been forecast in the Kullu region, increasing the risk of more flashfloods and landslides.