A cloudburst wreaked havoc in the Lagghati region of Kullu district in the early hours of Tuesday, sweeping away roads, houses and vehicles and leaving residents in a state of panic. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 am, when a sudden, intense downpour struck the remote village and nearby Bhubu and surrounding hamlets, triggering flash floods and debris flow down the hillsides.

Visuals from the scene show a completely wrecked hillside road, strewn with heavy boulders and mud while a nearby stream is seen flowing violently in full spate.
Despite the extent of damage, no loss of life has been reported so far, according to local officials.

Authorities say it may take several hours to fully assess the situation due to the extreme remoteness of the area, which has made access difficult for rescue and assessment teams.

Heavy Rainfall Across Himachal Triggers Widespread Disruption

The latest cloudburst comes amid relentless heavy rains across Himachal Pradesh, which have led to massive landslides, road closures and disrupted power and water supply across multiple districts.

Key disruptions include:

• 389 roads closed, including two national highways

• Shimla–Mandi road blocked near Tattipani after a major landslide triggered by the overflowing Satluj River

• Aut–Largi–Sainj road in Kullu washed away near Pagal Nala, cutting off access to nearly 15 villages

• Continuous landslide threat reported from Karsog, Mandi, Kullu, Shimla and Kangra districts

Pong Dam Alert Issued

To add to the concerns, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has issued an alert as water levels in Pong Dam (Kangra district) continue to rise due to heavy inflows.
The board announced that water discharge from the dam will begin in phases from 6:00 am on August 20, releasing 6,000 cusecs every 12 hours, with possible increase up to 75,000 cusecs, depending on inflows.

Authorities in Fatehpur, Indora and Dehra subdivisions have warned people in low-lying areas to remain vigilant and avoid venturing near riverbanks.

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