Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Dharamshala, causes severe damage in Bhagsu Nag
A cloudburst triggered flash floods near McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala due to incessant rainfall and caused severe damages to the public properties in Bhagsu village.The state has been receiving heavy rainfall for the last few days. Several cars were swept away and hotels were damaged after the flash floods. Besides, around 10 shops were also damaged as the Manjhi River raged following the heavy rainfall in the state.
The National Highway was blocked near Jhakri in the Rampur area of Shimla district following the heavy rainfall. The process of clearing the road had begun with officials making their way to the site.Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Nipun Jindal has informed that as many as two persons were reported missing in Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Nipun Jindal has informed that as many as two persons were reported missing in Kangra district due to heavy rain and flash floods. "We can't say it's a cloud burst in Bhagsu Nag but initially, it's a flash flood case due to heavy rain," he said.
