Himachal Pradesh, August 13: Due to heavy rains, NH 20 from Mandi to Pathankot and NH 21 from Chandigarh to Manali have been closed due to landslides in and around Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. Hundreds of vehicles have been stranded on both sides of the roads since last night. Earlier in the day, it was announced that due to the heavy rains, and landslides all schools- private & government, in Shima district will remain closed today.

A cloudburst occurred in Kullu district's Katagala village, and two houses have also been damaged in the flash-floods. No injuries were reported. The rescue team has been rushed to the spot.

According to a PTI update, heavy to very heavy rains lashed Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kangra and Una districts since yesterday with Naina Devi being the wettest in the state with 130.8 mm rains, followed by Mehre 128.2 mm, Nadaun 96 mm, Geler 78.5 mm, Kangra 72 mm, Una 64.6 mm, Nagrota Suriyan 62.4 mm, Shimla Airport 48 mm and Sujanpur Tira 40 mm of rainfall.

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