Heavy rains trigger flash floods in Himachal Pradesh

Beas river had swelled and as a result of which small islets were formed in the river wherein people were stranded.
A local villager looks on at the debris of a damaged house after incessant rains in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
A local villager looks on at the debris of a damaged house after incessant rains in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Updated on
1 min read
A man and a girl were swept away in Kangra and Kullu districts, respectively, as heavy rains triggered flash floods in Himachal Pradesh on Monday with officials sounding a 'high alert' for the latter district. in image: A swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
A man and a girl were swept away in Kangra and Kullu districts, respectively, as heavy rains triggered flash floods in Himachal Pradesh on Monday with officials sounding a 'high alert' for the latter district. in image: A swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Several houses were also swept away in flash floods as the Beas is flowing at a dangerous level, Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur said, cautioning people against going near rivers and nullahs for collecting wood, gravel etc. In image: A swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Several houses were also swept away in flash floods as the Beas is flowing at a dangerous level, Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur said, cautioning people against going near rivers and nullahs for collecting wood, gravel etc. In image: A swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Schools in most districts of the state were closed Monday as a precautionary measure due to continuing moderate to heavy rains. People residing in low-lying areas, especially in Kangra, Chamba, Kullu and Mandi districts, are being evacuated. A swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Schools in most districts of the state were closed Monday as a precautionary measure due to continuing moderate to heavy rains. People residing in low-lying areas, especially in Kangra, Chamba, Kullu and Mandi districts, are being evacuated. A swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Issuing a flood warning, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) said excess water from the Pong Dam would be released due to high-pattern inflows in the Pong reservoir due to heavy rain in catchment areas.  The MeT department has predicted heavy rains in middle hills, plains and snowfall in upper hills in the state till Monday. In image: A damaged vehicle lies amidst a swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
Issuing a flood warning, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) said excess water from the Pong Dam would be released due to high-pattern inflows in the Pong reservoir due to heavy rain in catchment areas. The MeT department has predicted heavy rains in middle hills, plains and snowfall in upper hills in the state till Monday. In image: A damaged vehicle lies amidst a swollen Beas river flows after heavy rains in the region in Kullu district Monday Sept 24 2018. | PTI
According to data recorded at Monday 8.30 am, Dalhousie in Chamba district experienced 170 mm rain in the past 24 hours, followed by Chamba 117 mm, Manali 121 mm, Kangra 120.8 mm, Palampur 108 mm, Dharamshala 62.6 mm and Una 62 mm. (Photo | ANI/ Twitter)
According to data recorded at Monday 8.30 am, Dalhousie in Chamba district experienced 170 mm rain in the past 24 hours, followed by Chamba 117 mm, Manali 121 mm, Kangra 120.8 mm, Palampur 108 mm, Dharamshala 62.6 mm and Una 62 mm. (Photo | ANI/ Twitter)

Related Stories

No stories found.
The New Indian Express
www.newindianexpress.com