Shimla-Pathankot highway blocked due to landslide after rain in Himachal

Traffic on the Shimla-Pathankot National Highway 205 was blocked after a landslide triggered by rain swept away a stretch of the road near National Law University at Ghandal, 20km from the state capital, on Monday night. No loss of life was reported.

Officials of the district disaster management authority said traffic has been diverted through an alternative route via Kalihatti and Nalahatti.

Bara-Bhangal cut off, two bridges damaged

Bara-Bhangal village in Kangra district was cut off after two footbridges on the trek to the remote hamlet were damaged due to floods triggered by heavy rain.

Bara-Bhangal panchayat pradhan Mansa Ram Bhangalia said the trek to the village via Thamsar Pass is blocked due to the damage to the bridges.