Cloudburst in Kullu as monsoon fury continues in Himachal; 357 roads blocked
However, the water level in Barogi Nala, adjoining Sharod Nala, has risen due to rain, reported news agency ANI, quoting authorities.
The cloudburst comes as several parts of Himachal Pradesh grapple with heavy rain, and flash floods triggered by it. According to news agency PTI, 357 roads blocked, 599 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are out of service, and 177 water supply schemes have been affected in the state.
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