Cars, buildings swept away as incessant rain triggers flash floods in Himachal Pradesh

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains damaged buildings and cars at tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh A drain near Bhagsu Nag in upper Dharamsala adjoining Mecleodganj changed its course owing to heavy rains, sweeping away four cars and several bikes, images and video clips showed.The flash floods also damaged a bridge on the Mandi-Pathankot highway after which traffic was stopped on both sides, leading to a traffic jam.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the situation caused by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh is being closely monitored with central authorities working in coordination with the state government.Union Minister Anurag Thakur urged people not to leave their houses unnecessarily and to be careful. Officials instructed all tourists visiting Dharamsala to postpone their tour. A view of Beas river in spate after heavy rain in Kullu.The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall on July 13 to July 16 across Himachal. Meanwhile, at least 41 people were killed in separate incidents of lightning in Rajasthan (23), Uttar Pradesh (12), and Madhya Pradesh (6), news agency PTI reported. In Pic: SDRF team during search operation work after lightning strike at Watch Tower near historical Amer fort in Jaipur.Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences over the loss of lives in lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, and appealed to the two state governments to extend all possible help to the affected families #SweptAway #IncessantRain #Triggers #FlashFloods #HimachalPradesh #Dharamsala #Mecleodganj #EnglishNews #IndianNews #TimesofIndia #DailyNews #DailyUpdate #TheRutendoNews

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