The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has issued a heavy rain warning for Kullu and Mandi districts, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting intense spells over the next 48 hours as a fresh monsoon trough intensifies over the western Himalayas.
What’s expected
District authorities have flagged the usual risk points: landslide-prone stretches of NH3 near Aut and Pandoh, and low-lying settlements along the Beas where flash flooding has caused damage in past monsoons. Local administration has asked residents near riverbanks to move valuables to higher ground as a precaution and to avoid unnecessary travel after dark.
Travel impact
No closures have been ordered on NH3 as of this report, but drivers should expect intermittent stoppages for debris clearance, particularly between Kullu and Manali. Anyone with travel planned through the district over the next two days should check road status before setting out rather than assuming normal conditions.
Read the full advisory at the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority.
