Shimla, Jul 8 (PTI) Flash floods triggered by rains disrupted road connectivity in some parts of Rampur subdivision of the Shimla district as moderate rains continued to lash Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, officials said.
A rise in the water level following the floods damaged a temporary bridge over the Ganvi khad stream, blocking the link roads to the twin panchayats of Kyao and Kut and causing significant hardship to the local population.
Videos of stranded commuters on both sides of the stream and locals making efforts to restore the path by removing the stones have gone viral on social media.
Heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of the Samej khad stream area on Tuesday evening had triggered a flash flood in the stream. The strong currents submerged the road at several points, disrupting traffic at multiple locations and causing major difficulties for commuters.
The weather office said Jatton Barrage in the Sirmaur district received 70.5 mm of rain since Tuesday evening, while Mandi received 60.6 mm, Murari Devi 50 mm, Dharamshala 46.3 mm, Neri 38.5 mm, Palampur 32.8 mm, Sundernagar 37.3 mm and Bilaspur 28.6 mm.
Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti was the coldest at night with a low of 9.8 degrees Celsius, while Bhuntar in the Kullu district was the hottest, recording a maximum of 33.3 degrees Celsius.
The Shimla Met office has predicted a wet spell in the state till July 14. PTI BPL MNK MNK
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