Water rising in Mandi's Pandoh dam in Himachal; flash floods block Sansari-Thirot road in Lahaul-Spiti
The Hindu
Thunderstorms cause damages in Mandi, Shimla; flash floods block roads; Met office issues warnings for rains, lightning, hail, winds.
Authorities of Pandoh dam in Mandi district on Monday (May 19, 2025) cautioned the general public and tourists not to venture to the banks of River Beas as the spill gates could be opened anytime since the water level is rising.
Thunderstorms caused damages in parts of Mandi district on Monday and dark clouds overcast the sky in Mandi and Shimla. The safety of the dam is being ascertained, officials said.
Flash floods in Udaipur sub-division of Lahaul and Spiti district have blocked the Sansari-Killar-Tindi-Thirot road. The police have urged public to avoid travelling on this road, as its clearance was obstructed by rains.
The local Met office has issued an orange warning for light to moderate rains accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometres per hour at isolated places in Una and Shimla districts on Monday.
It has also issued a yellow warning for light to moderate rains accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 kilometres per hour at isolated places in Bilapsur, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Solan and Sirmaur districts.
Light rain was predicted in Shimla and adjoining areas.
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