Kinnaur Highway Cut Off: Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood, State on High Alert

A sudden cloudburst triggered a flash flood on National Highway-5 in Kinnaur district on August 5, 2025, completely blocking the vital roadway. Authorities have initiated road clearance operations.

The unexpected deluge caused significant disruption to traffic and local communities. The scale of the damage is currently being assessed.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow weather warning for Himachal Pradesh, predicting heavy rainfall across the state until August 11, 2025.

This latest incident highlights the increasing vulnerability of Himalayan infrastructure to extreme weather events. The ongoing monsoon season poses a significant challenge to road connectivity and necessitates proactive disaster management strategies across the region. The government needs to bolster its preparedness for such events to mitigate future disruptions and ensure the safety of citizens.

Karanveer Sharma

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