HRTC Delhi-Leh buses off road

Kullu, September 12

Normal life was hampered due to incessant rains in many parts of the district since Friday night. The mercury dipped in the entire region as the higher reaches witnessed snow and lower areas were lashed by rainfall.

Some buses were stuck due to landslides at various places on the Aut-Luhri NH-305. Many link roads were also blocked causing hassles for commuters and agriculturists. The HRTC has halted Delhi-Leh bus service due to snowfall in Baralacha. The water level of various rivers and rivulets has increased. The risk of landslides has increased on Jia-Ramshilla, Bhuntar-Manikaran and other routes due to rain. The residents of Chauki Dobhi village in Kharal valley adjoining the Kullu town were having sleepless nights due to the threat of landslide. Two houses of village were already damaged and some others had developed cracks in July 2020. Stones continue to fall from the hill adjoining Nangcha village in Jindour.

Snow at Thamsar Pass

• Many roads were closed after heavy rain lashed Palampur and its adjoining areas. Drinking water supply and electricity to many villages was disrupted
• Uprooted trees disrupted traffic on the Pathankot- Mandi NH, but movement was restored soon
• The upper reaches of Dhauladhar and Bara Bhanghal experienced snowfall
• At least 10 cm snow was recorded at Thamsar Pass, gateway to Bara Bhanghal, while Billing, Baragram and Rajgundha received hailstorm The entire Kangra valley is in the grip of cold wave

The district administration has issued an advisory against going near the rivers and towards higher reaches. The harvesting of apples and pomegranate has been affected. However, no major loss was reported due to the inclement weather. — OC

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