Heavy rains lashed Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. More than 15 workers engaged in a hydel project in Dharamshala are feared to have been swept away. The mishap occurred due to sudden rise in water in Manuni Khad river. So far, the bodies of two workers have been found.
The Manuni river remains dry on normal days, but due to heavy rains, the river suddenly flooded. The workers were living in a shed built on the river bank. Therefore, they came under the grip of flood.
Till filing of the report, two bodies had been recovered while search is on for the rest of the workers. At the time of the incident, all the workers had taken shelter in a tin shed. Indira Priyadarshini Hydel Project is located in Saukani Ka Kot area in Khaniyara, Dharamshala.
Heavy rains caused devastation in many areas of the state on Wednesday. Cloudburst occurred at many places in Kullu district where three people were reportedly washed away in Jiva drain. In the report released by the district administration, four houses have been reported to have been damaged. Apart from this, there has been extensive devastation in Banjar, Sainj, Kasol and Tirthan Valley where several vehicles were washed away.
Former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur expressed condolences on the loss of lives.
A landslide also occurred on the Dharchula-Lipulekh road in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Due to this, the Adikailash road was closed. Vehicles are stranded on both sides.