Himachal Pradesh news: THESE roads in Kullu are blocked due to rains
Himachal Pradesh is battering heavy rains for the past few days with the death toll in the state climbed to 224 in the monsoon fury while 117 people died in road accidents. The rainfall has triggered a number of cases of landslides and cloud bursts which led to huge losses in life and property. A total of 2,022 houses have been fully damaged, and 9,615 houses have been partially damaged, with 113 landslides occurring in this year's monsoon season.
The rain-related incidents also impacted the movement of traffic as several major roads in Himachal Pradesh remain blocked. The Kullu administration on Monday shared the details on the condition of roads in the district. The administration mentioned the roads that were blocked, or restricted partially in order to ensure the public face no inconvenience.
As per the release from the Kullu administration, the Kullu-Mandi road via Pandoh road is opened for the LMVs (Light Motor Vehicles) which includes cars and motorbikes, not buses or other heavy vehicles. Heavy Traffic jam and it may close any time due to repair work on road. Kullu Mandi via Kamand road is completely closed.
The road is completely closed due to maintenance/restoration of road up to 6PM. Similarly, Kullu Manali via Right Bank road will remain closed during night 0800PM to morning 0600AM from Patlikuhal to Manali for road maintenance. Bhuntar to Manikaran road is open only for the LMVs (Light Motor Vehicles) which includes cars and motorbikes.
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