Avalanche hits Himachal – Flow of Chanderbhaga river blocked

Two separate avalanches hit public and private properties in Lahaul Spiti district and Kinnaur in the past 24 hrs after heavy snowfall in the state, report of many avalanches were also reported in the Lahaul Spiti district blocking the flow of Chanderbhaga rivers, district administration informed here today.

The first incident of avalanche occurred near Tandi Bridge under the Lahaul subdivision few shops were buried under the iceberg. So far no information on the loss of human life has been reported.

Report received from district emergency response unit Kinnaur another avalanche came down from the mounted snowy hil at Karcham Helipad under Sangla subdivision of bordering area of Kinnaur district.

The report said that the avalanche also disrupted the movement of vehicular traffic on the Old Hindustan Tibet NH-05. The administration has requisitioned a snow cutter to clear the avalanche and restoration work is under process.

Indian Meteorological Department has issued a Red alert for Windstorms, avalanches, and heavy to very heavy rain and snowfall in the state.

Police control room Keylong confirmed that the flow of the Chanderbhaga River was blocked by a couple of icebergs as heavy snowfall has continued in the district for the last two days

The official said that intermittent avalanches are coming down from the sloping hill between the villages Jasrath and Jobarg. He said that avalanches are falling into the River due to which the flow has stopped. 

Police cautioned the residents of Jobrang, Rape, Jasrath, Tadang Thirot, etc. villages adjacent to the Chanderbhaga and Chenab Rivers to keep away from the inflated river.

Citizens of be careful and in case of any emergency, the nearest police police post or station Immediately should be informed.

The State administration has issued an advisory that inclement weather including heavy rain and snowfall may cause disruptions of essential services viz. water and electricity, communications, and related services. Visibility Conditions are very likely to decrease. 

Possibility of avalanches at isolated places in the districts of Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahul & Spiti.

The state government also cautioned the respective district administration and department to issue advisories and guidelines issued to ensure adequate safety of life and property in the prevailing rough weather in the hill state.