Due to torrential rains in Mandi since late Sunday night, the connectivity of strategically important Chandigarh Manali NH has been completely cut off. The road has been closed due to heavy landslides near seven miles. A vehicle was also damaged after being hit by debris falling from the hills. However, all the occupants of the vehicle are said to be safe.
At the same time, the alternate command Bajaur road is also stalled. About fifty roads across the district are closed due to the rain. The wheels have also stopped on Sarkaghat-Dharampur NH. At the same time, the river drains are also in spate due to heavy rains. The administration has instructed the people living on the banks of river drains to go to a safer place.
DC Mandi Arindam Choudhary has confirmed the closure of the roads. He said that machinery and labor have been deployed to repair the affected roads. But due to heavy rains, the work is getting hampered.
