In the Kullu district, four people, including a Delhi tourist, have drowned in the swollen Parvati river in Manikaran. Reports say traffic on the Manali-Leh highway was also hampered owing to massive landslides. Several vehicles, including tourists, have been stuck on the highway.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand in this difficult time"
Heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala on Monday led to a flash flood-like situation with washing away of roadside parked cars and partially damaging houses.
Reviewing the ground situation in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on the phone, assuring him that an NDRF team will be deployed to handle any exigency.
