Shimla, March 1: Heavy rains coupled with intense snowfall disrupted normal life across several districts of Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides, roadblocks, and substantial damage to vehicles, particularly in Kullu and Kangra districts.
Massive Landslide Causes Havoc in Kangra
In Kangra district, incessant rains and cloudbursts triggered a significant landslide at Rokaru (Multhan), severely damaging multiple vehicles and endangering at least 12 houses nearby. Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hem Raj confirmed that the affected families have been safely relocated, and relief and restoration operations are actively underway.One Person Missing Near Shiva Hydropower Project
Authorities reported one person missing near the Shiva Hydropower project in Palampur, Kangra district. An intensive search operation has been initiated to trace the missing individual.Tribal Pangi Valley Isolated Due to Snowfall
In Chamba district, the tribal Pangi Valley has been entirely cut off due to heavy snowfall. The region is experiencing severe disruptions in electricity and telecommunication services, further impacting daily life.Severe Infrastructure Damage in Kullu
In Kullu, several houses located along Nallahs and Khuds remain at high risk due to ongoing landslides. The district administration reported that a total of 112 roads were blocked, while 1,646 electricity transformers remain affected, causing significant power disruptions. Additionally, around 125 water supply schemes have been disrupted.Kullu Deputy Commissioner Tarul Ravesh informed that a landslide at Tohlu Nallah blocked the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway, leaving tourists stranded. Traffic on the Kullu-Manali road is currently being diverted through Naggar. Electricity supplies to key tourist spots, including Manikaran and Manali, have yet to be restored, prompting officials to advise tourists to remain where they are until further notice.
Moreover, roads in the region have been severely affected by large amounts of debris washed onto them from Gandhi Nagar Nallah. Authorities have intensified efforts to clear debris and restore normalcy.
Rain and Snowfall Continue, Temperatures Drop
Although rainfall and snowfall activity slightly eased, normal life remains significantly disrupted across Kullu, Kangra, and Chamba. In the past 24 hours, Himachal Pradesh experienced moderate to heavy snowfall, with Khadrala receiving the highest snowfall of 20 cm, followed by Kothi (15 cm), Nichar (5 cm), and Jot (4 cm).Bhuntar recorded the highest rainfall of 112.2 mm, followed closely by Jot (108.8 mm), Jogindernagar (108 mm), and Seobagh (106 mm). Other prominent rainfall recordings included Banjar (92 mm), Dharamshala (85.2 mm), Baijnath (78 mm), Palampur (75.6 mm), and Rampur (60 mm).
Minimum temperatures across the region remained marginally below normal. Keylong was recorded as the coldest place, experiencing a chilling low of minus 6.9 degrees Celsius.
Residents and tourists are advised to exercise caution and stay updated with the latest advisories from local authorities as restoration efforts continue throughout the affected areas.
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