Heavy Rain Triggers Multiple Landslides in Kangra
The Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh has experienced the adverse effects of the weather in the last two days, including moderate to heavy rain. On the weekend, the downpours caused landslides in various locations in the district, blocking essential highways, with sadly a total of two deaths attributed to the rain. This has raised further concerns for residents of Kangra about the safety of civilians as well as disaster response.
Heavy Rainfall in Mandi Himachal Pradesh
Throughout the weekend, the rainfall affected land and infrastructure sufficiently to cut off key road connectivity to large municipalities like Dharamsala and McLeodganj, while causing landslides in various sites throughout Kangra.
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Highlights on Road Closed in Himachal
Roads to Hamirpur, Shimla and Pathankot temporarily closed.
The Chandigarh-Dharamsala National Highway blocked from landslides for several hours.
Milk and newspapers also delayed.
Regarding Lives Lost
There two weather related deaths reported:
1. Pinki Devi (52) slipped and fell into the Manuni Khud too during her morning walk in Kangra. The riverbank was very slippery from the rain.
2. Vipin Kumar (45) of Rajana village in Indora tehsil bitten by a snake. The snake entered the house from the waterlogged fields nearby.
This brings the grand total of lives lost relating to rain to a total of 24 dalam Himalchal Pradesh this season.
Landslides Bring Life to a Halt
The worst of the landslides occurred early Tuesday morning when a major slide near Kangra blocked the National Highway, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded.
Other affected locations included:
Bhaali (near Shahpur)
Jaisinghpur
Ranital
32 Miles
These internal road blockages disrupted local transportation, delayed daily supplies, and affected residents’ ability to commute.
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Authorities Respond Quickly
Despite the heavy rain, teams from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Public Works Department (PWD) worked tirelessly to clear the debris.
According to Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, all major roads will reopened by evening, though only one-way traffic allowed in some spots as a safety measure due to the risk of recurring landslides.
What You Should Know?
| Impacted Areas | Status |
|---|---|
| Kangra NH Blockage | Cleared after 5 hrs |
| Dharamsala Access | One-way traffic only |
| Milk/Newspaper | Delayed for hours |
| Snakebite Death | Indora Tehsil |
| Fatal Slip Accident | Kangra Town |
Disclaimer:
This article is edited by Bol Chaal with the help of AI tools. The original information has been reported by Hindustan Times and verified sources. Readers are encouraged to follow local administration updates for real-time alerts.
Sources:
- Hindustan Times
- National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
- Kangra District Administration
