Shimla: Heavy snowfall and rains lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh throwing normal life out of gear. Key roads and national highways were blocked by landslides triggered by heavy showers on Friday. Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba and Shimla are the worst affected districts of the state. Several areas in these districts are cut from the rest of the state, reported PTI.
Educational institutions have been closed in Chamba and Manali. However, the board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be held as per schedule. As per the report by PTI, About 200 roads have been closed due to heavy snowfall across the state.
Dramatic visuals of flash floods surfaced online. In Kullu, heavy rains inundated Akhara Bazaar and Gandhi Nagar. Gushing waters have spilt onto the roads, damaging vehicles parked on the roadside in the district. Efforts to retrieve damaged vehicles are underway.
Here Are The Video Of Vehicles Being Washed Away:
#WATCH | Kullu, Himachal Pradesh | Visuals from Kullu district, where torrential rain in lower areas for the last 24 hours caused flash floods and landslides. Efforts to retrieve damaged vehicles are underway.
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2025
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The administration there has restricted vehicular movement beyond Nehru Kund due to fresh snowfall at Solang Nallah, Gulaba, Atal Tunnel and Rohtang. The administration has also issued an alert to the people living in the areas around the rivers and drains and is trying to restore electricity, traffic, and drinking water services.
Destruction Caused By Flash Floods In Himachal Pradesh:
Scary visuals coming in from different parts of Himachal! Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in rivers and streams to rise . Landslides are also being reported.
— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) February 28, 2025
If travel isn’t necessary, avoid it. Tourists, don’t get charmed by snow visuals—let the weather settle first!
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Palampur, Himachal Pradesh: Continuous heavy rainfall in the hills has caused the Neugal River to overflow, creating monsoon-like conditions. The city is covered in dense fog, and several roads are waterlogged as rain continues across the state pic.twitter.com/lzYn3vAxHp
— IANS (@ians_india) February 28, 2025
A landslide at Banala has disrupted the traffic on Manali-Kiratpur National Highway. Shooting stones are hindering the restoration work, police said as reported by PTI. Several roads within the tribal valleys are also closed owing to snowfall and widespread rains.
Roads Closed In Himachal Pradesh:
Travel Advisory
— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) February 28, 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Manali, Shimla, or any part of Himachal this weekend, please plan cautiously. Heavy rains have caused road closures & challenging conditions.
Weather is expected to clear by March 2.
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As per a weather update, Kothi received the highest snowfall of 120 cm till 8.30 am, followed by Khadrala 115 cm, Keylong 75 cm, Kalpa 46 cm, Kukumseri 38.8 cm and Sangla 23.5 cm.