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Cloudburst Hits J&K’s Ganderbal & Lahaul-Spiti: Closure Of Highway, One Killed In Lahaul-Spiti

A cloudburst in Jammu & Kashmir’s Ganderbal on Sunday morning caused significant damage to crops and even flooded residential areas in the district.

by Tashika Tyagi
Cloudburst Hits J&K’s Ganderbal & Lahaul-Spiti: Closure Of Highway, One Killed In Lahaul-Spiti

After Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, a cloudburst in Jammu & Kashmir’ Ganderbal caused significant damage in the valley. The cloudburst triggered mudslides near the Cherwan Kangan area and the Srinagar-Leh Highway has been closed because of it. So far, no casualties have been reported.

Cloudburst In J&K’s Ganderbal Causes Significant Damage In The Valley

Flooded paddy fields, vehicles trapped under debris, residential areas flooded, and roads blocked due to mudslides, Jammu & Kashmir’s Ganderbal district woke up to this on Sunday morning. A cloudburst in Cherwan Kangan, Ganderbal on August 4 caused significant damage and even blocked the Srinagar-Leh Highway.

As per The Economic Times report, overflow of a nearby canal in the area has also blocked the SSG Road at Padawbal with mud. No vehicular movement is possible in the area right now due to mudslides and debris. Thankfully, the authorities have confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.

Rescue teams have been deployed in the area and efforts to restore transport movement and restoration of the highway are underway. As per the authorities, the prime focus is on clearing the mud and debris off the road.

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One Casualty & Roads Closed After Cloudburst In Lahaul-Spiti

A fresh cloudburst occurred in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti on Friday night. The cloudburst triggered a flash flood near Sangam Nullah in the Kaza area. The flood killed a woman who was swept away due to the swollen river. As per a Hindustan Times report, the State Emergency Operation Centre in Shimla confirmed that the woman, Yeshe Zangmo, was washed away and rescuers recovered the body later.

Furthermore, the flood also swept away several vehicles in the area and also a bridge on the Darcha-Shinku La road. The Border Roads Organisation has been deployed to restore traffic on the 16 km-long Darcha-Shinku La road. As per the authorities, the repair could take up to three days.

This incident comes just days after cloudbursts led to flash floods in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu districts. 8 people have been reported dead and 45 missing due to the cloudbursts in these areas.

We hope the rescue teams are able to help the people in these areas and normalcy is restored there soon.

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First Published: August 04, 2024 11:10 AM