Part of national highway washes away as Beas River flows above danger mark in Himachal

Intense rainfall resulted in significant landslides along the Beas River, causing a portion of the Leh-Manali national highway (NH3) in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, to be washed away on Sunday. As a consequence, the flow of traffic between Mandi and Kullu was disrupted, leaving numerous vehicles stranded on the affected highway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, cautioning residents about the possibility of heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides in several districts of Himachal Pradesh.