Himachal: One injured in landslide triggered by rain in Mandi; Chandigarh-Manali NH 21 blocked

In Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, one person was injured after two buses came under a landslide. The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway 21 is now blocked due to a landslide in Mandi district.

Rain continued to lash some parts of Himachal Pradesh including capital town Shimla during past 24 hours, throwing life out of gear in far flung and interior areas of the state. state. Incessant rain-triggered landslide at Groah village in Kangra district. The landslide in the region has posed  threat  to some houses in the village.  

Himachal Pradesh: Chandigarh-Manali National highway 21 blocked due to a landslide in Mandi district pic.twitter.com/QxKH8RdEBm

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1 injured after 2 buses came under landslide in Mandi (Himachal), Chandigarh-Manali National Highway 21 blocked pic.twitter.com/zZrbP2bHXG

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The Met office has predicted more rains during the next few days.  The state experienced about 257% excess rainfall during the past 48 hours which is continued in several parts.

The tribal districts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur also experienced rain during past two days although it is less than the normal.

The power, road, water supply and telecommunication services remained affected in many districts due to the inclement weather.