Reckong Peo/Kinnaur, July 3:
A sudden flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc at Choling Nallah in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district on Friday. A Scorpio SUV and another vehicle were buried under debris as a massive surge of water and mud swept through the area.
The flash flood brought large quantities of debris onto the Shimla–Kinnaur–Kaza National Highway (NH-5), bringing traffic to a complete standstill and disrupting movement on the crucial route.
Following the incident, teams from the district administration, the National Highways authorities, and other concerned departments rushed to the spot. Restoration work is underway, with efforts focused on clearing the debris and reopening the highway at the earliest.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh. Authorities have urged residents and travellers to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers and seasonal streams, and exercise extreme caution in landslide-prone areas.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation of any casualties. The administration is closely monitoring the situation, while rescue and road restoration operations continue.
