Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh

Restoration work underway, say officials

Officials of the Mandi administration said restoration work is underway and explosives are being used to blast heavy boulders blocking roads on the stretch

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Highway to reopen soon

National Highway-21, which connects Chandigarh with Manali, is expected to reopen for traffic in seven-eight hours, the officials said

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Advisory issued for commuters

The commuters have been advised not to move towards Mandi until the road is opened, the officials said

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Heavy rain alert

The local MeT office has issued an alert for heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places on June 27 and 28

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Commuters stranded

Flash floods were witnessed in Khotinallah near Aut on the Pandoh-Kullu stretch due to a heavy downpour, the commuters have been stranded since Sunday evening

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