Flashflood cuts off remote Miyar valley from Udaipur

Tribune News Service

Mandi, August 4
Lahaul and Spiti district has been severely impacted by adverse weather conditions. A flashflood in Changut Nullah last night damaged a bridge near Karpat village, which has disrupted travel towards the remote Miyar Valley, cutting it off from Udaipur subdivision. The district administration has advised residents and others to avoid travel towards the affected areas and stay updated through official social media channels regarding restoration of road.
The flashflood has not only washed away the bridge but also caused damage to an old primary school building. Immediate work on repairing roads is underway to restore connectivity to the Miyar Valley and ensure the safety and accessibility of the region.
Lahaul and Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana visited the flood-affected site on Sunday to evaluate the situation and oversee the restoration efforts.
Lahaul and Spiti SP Mayank Chaudhary stated that in a related incident, heavy rainfall has led to further road blockages in the Spiti Valley last night. The road connecting Rangrik to Losar was obstructed at many locations, rendering travel to Pin Valley and Losar difficult.
“A Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus was stranded between Sumling and Pangmo villages. It had 17 passengers on board. Fortunately, all passengers were safely shifted to secure areas on Saturday night. The repair work on this road is going on to restore normalcy and ensure safe passage,” he added.
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar has urged travellers to postpone any unnecessary journey to Lahaul and Spiti until August 8 due to the ongoing heavy rain alert. The district administration is working overtime to manage the situation and minimise disruptions, with continuous updates expected to be provided through official channels.
As the region faces these challenging conditions, local authorities remain focused on restoring essential infrastructure and ensuring the safety of all residents and travellers.