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Kullu-Mandi Road Damaged Due to Heavy Rainfall; Commuters Remain Stranded in Traffic Jam

  • Posted on August 24, 2023
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  • By Sakshi Nawani
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Kullu-Mandi Road Damaged




Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district has resulted in significant damage to the Kullu Mandi road. This damage has had a substantial impact, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded along this route since Thursday morning. The rainfall likely led to landslides or flooding, making the road impassable and causing disruption in transportation and travel plans for those in the affected area. The authorities are likely working to assess and repair the damage to restore normal traffic flow.


People who are stranded at Kullu Mandi road voiced their concerns about the lack of food and drink at their location. Additionally, they informed authorities about a 5-10 kilometer-long traffic jam and demanded the swift reopening of the road.


Due to heavy rainfall, Kullu Manali road Damaged leaving commuters to be stranded in traffic jam.
Due to heavy rainfall, Kullu Manali road Damaged leaving commuters to be stranded in traffic jam.

Kullu SP Sakshi Verma stated that as a result of the rainfall, both roads connecting Kullu district to Mandi (Kullu Mandi Road) had sustained damage. She also mentioned that the alternative route through Pandoh had also been affected, and the Public Works Department (PWD) was making efforts to clear the road.


Kullu-Mandi Road Damaged Due to Heavy Rainfall; Commuters Remain Stranded in Traffic Jam
Kullu-Mandi Road Damaged Due to Heavy Rainfall; Commuters Remain Stranded in Traffic Jam

The Kullu Mandi highway holds significant importance as it serves as a crucial transportation route not only for regular commuters but also for local farmers who rely on it to transport their agricultural produce to various markets and destinations. The damage caused by the rainfall has disrupted this vital link, impacting both daily commuters and the agricultural community, emphasizing the urgency of the efforts being made by the Public Works Department (PWD) to repair and reopen the road.


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