Rivers in spate in Dharamsala
Most rivers in Dharamsala were in spate due to heavy rainfall in the region. Flashfloods in the Charan river damaged development works at the IT park in Chaitru village near Dharamsala. An excavation machine deployed for levelling of land at the IT park was caught in a sudden surge of water in the river.
The flashfloods also damaged public and private infrastructure in the region.
Heavy rain lashed the Kangra region after about three months when the region received 80 per cent lesser rainfall than normal. Heavy rain in the region at the end of February is being seen as an outcome of climate change.
Due to climate change and unpredictable rain patterns, questions are being raised about allowing construction along riversides in Dharamsala. About two years ago, flashfloods in the Charan river had caused extensive damage to public and private infrastructure.
