Manali Flooded As Beas River Swells, Leh Highway Severed

Torrential rains triggered devastating floods in Manali, sweeping away homes, shops, and a hotel. The overflowing Beas River inundated areas like Alu Ground, while a heavy truck was lost in the torrent. The Leh–Manali Highway and sections between Kullu and Manali were washed away, forcing authorities to shut traffic indefinitely amid the unfolding disaster.