According to officials, heavy rains in the Shimla district have blocked the National Highways in the Jeori and Broni Nallah area close to Jhakri. NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) visuals, as shown. Due to heavy rainfall in the hill state, the National Highways at two Broni Nallah and Jeori locations in the Shimla district are currently blocked. In the early hours of Tuesday, a cloudburst in Kullu’s Panchnala caused damage to several homes.
In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Kullu, Ashutosh Garg said that a total of five houses were completely damaged due to the occurrence of cloudbursts.
“Five houses have been completely damaged and 15 partially damaged due to cloudburst. Apart from this, the Bhuntar-Gadsa Maniyar road has also been damaged. Two bridges were also washed away due to the cloudburst,” he said.
Earlier, National Highway-5 had been blocked at three places in Shimla and Kinnaur districts due to landslides in the region.