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Flash floods wash out roads in Lahaul‑Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:36 AM
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Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Lahaul‑Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides and blocking several mountain roads, officials said.
Heavy rain over the past 24 hours has led to flash floods across the Lahaul‑Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The sudden surge of water has washed away sections of the region's fragile mountain roads, leaving key routes impassable.
Local authorities have issued advisories urging commuters to avoid travel on the affected stretches until clearance work is completed. Rescue and engineering teams from the district administration have been dispatched to assess damage and begin clearing operations.
Preliminary reports indicate that landslides triggered by the floods have contributed to the road blockages, but no casualties have been reported so far. The district administration is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as the weather stabilises.
Travelers heading to popular trekking and pilgrimage sites in the area have been asked to seek alternative routes or postpone their journeys. The department of public works has promised to restore connectivity at the earliest possible time.
Local authorities have issued advisories urging commuters to avoid travel on the affected stretches until clearance work is completed. Rescue and engineering teams from the district administration have been dispatched to assess damage and begin clearing operations.
Preliminary reports indicate that landslides triggered by the floods have contributed to the road blockages, but no casualties have been reported so far. The district administration is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as the weather stabilises.
Travelers heading to popular trekking and pilgrimage sites in the area have been asked to seek alternative routes or postpone their journeys. The department of public works has promised to restore connectivity at the earliest possible time.