Shimla. It is raining heavily in Himachal Pradesh. Due to this, landslides are also happening and people are in great trouble. Traffic is closed on dozens of roads. Amidst all this, heavy rain also occurred at many places in Himachal on Wednesday night. A cloud burst near Palchan on the Manali-Leh National Highway. The road got damaged due to the cloud burst. Stones fell on the roads and bridges. There is news of major damage in two villages as well. Watch the video of this dangerous scene.
#WATCH | Cloudburst near Manali in Himachal Pradesh has caused massive destruction. After the cloudburst, there was a terrible flood in Anjani Mahadev drain. Water passed over the bridge, carrying away thousands of stones. Stones and debris accumulated on the bridge. The movement of vehicles on the Manali-Leh highway has come to a halt.#Manali pic.twitter.com/KhC01hs2iF
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Himachal Pradesh Police has informed that the road from Dhundhi to Palchan has been closed. Due to this, vehicles are being sent to Manali via Rohtang Pass through Atal Tunnel. According to the information, heavy rain fell due to cloudburst near Palchan on Wednesday. In the darkness of the night, people heard the rumbling of falling stones. In the morning it was seen that the road has been damaged due to the stones falling from the mountain and it is no longer fit for traffic. It is being told that due to the falling of stones, the flow of the river has stopped and it has also changed its course.
Himachal Pradesh Police has cautioned tourists visiting here due to the seriousness of the situation and yellow alert for rain in the next few days. Police has asked tourists to be aware of the dangers and drive carefully in hilly areas. Apart from this, stay in touch with the police and travel only when necessary. Two phone numbers have also been issued for help. 9459461355 And 8988092298 Information can be given in case of any difficulty by calling on the number. So that help can reach on time.