Railway Bridge Collapses Amid Heavy Rainfall In Himachal

Railway Bridge Collapses Amid Heavy Rainfall In Himachal

Kangra: On Saturday, 20 August 2022, The Chakki bridge in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh collapsed after one of its three pillars damaged completely as heavy rainfall continues in the state.

Part of the railway bridge that has been constructed on the Chakki river collapsed amid downpours.

A cloudburst also took place in Dharmshala today resulting in landslides in the area. A flash flood occurred in the Mandi district of the state in the early hours of this morning, causing water to enter houses and shops, trapping residents and damaging vehicles parked on the road. The incident affected places at Balh, Sadar, Thunag, Mandi and Lamathach in the district.

Due to the flood, schools have been closed in Kangra, Kullu and Mandi districts.

On Saturday, 20 August 2022, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall in isolated places in Himachal Pradesh in the districts of Kangra, Chamba, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, and Mandi districts.

Locals and tourists have been advised to avoid going near the rivers and streams in bad weather.

The Himachal Pradesh's disaster management department has issued a warning for landslides due to heavy rains predicted in the state till August 25.

The Kangra District administration has warned tourists to not go near rivers, streams, and other water bodies. The Disaster Response authorities in the entire district are on alert and will respond to any situation as expeditiously as possible, the directive read.

Locals have been asked to stay in their houses.