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Avoid travelling to Himachal due to continuous rains; orange alert declared

Flash flood has hit the Bagipul area of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, with over 200 people including tourists and locals stranded, police said on Sunday.

The Mandi police informed that the road leading to Parashar ahead of Kamand was closed due to a flood after a cloudburst around Baghi bridge in Mandi

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Flash flood has hit the Bagipul area of Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district with over 200 people including tourists and locals stranded, informed the police on Sunday. India News | Himachal: Flash Flood Hits Bagipul Area of Mandi, over 200 People Including Tourists Stranded.

Visuals from the site show huge boulders and fallen trees occupying the road, with heavy traffic jam behind.

Several roads, including the Mandi-Kullu highway, have been blocked after fears of possible landslide due to cloudbursts. | Latest News India

Jun. 26—Incessant rain in several districts of Himachal Pradesh over the week has caused trouble for the locals as well as tourists due to blockage of roads, including the Mandi-Kullu

"Flash flood has hit the Bagipul area of Mandi district near Prashar Lake, with over 200 people including tourists and locals stranded near Baggi Bridge on Mandi Prashar Road," said Sanjeev Sood, DSP Padhar, Mandi District Police.

Mumbai and its suburbs received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, resulting in water-logging at various places and affecting vehicular movement on some roads.

Heavy rain has lashed several districts of Himachal Pradesh including Mandi this week, causing discomfort to both locals and tourists.