The Chakki bridge in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh collapsed on 20th of August after one of its three pillars broke absolutely as heavy rainfall continues in the state.
In visuals from the scene, part of the railway bridge that has been constructed on the Chakki river can be viewed as collapsing amid downpours.
A cloudburst also occurred in Dharamshala today which resulted in landslides in the area. A flash flood occurred in the state’s Mandi district early today, inundating homes and shops, stranding residents and damaging vehicles parked on roads. The incident affected the Balh, Sadar, Thung, Mandi and Lamathach areas of the district.
