Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh

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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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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