State highway connecting Gramphu to Kaza in Himachal blocked due to landslide

The district administration has issued an advisory for people to avoid travelling to Spiti from Manali or Lahaul. 
A damaged road due to flash flood after heavy rain at Sheela village near Dharamshala. (Photo | PTI)
A damaged road due to flash flood after heavy rain at Sheela village near Dharamshala. (Photo | PTI)

LAHAUL SPITI: The state highway that connects Gramphu to Kaza was blocked at Dorni Nala on Wednesday by a massive landslide caused by heavy rain.

"The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is working on clearing the route and it will be opened by tomorrow," informed Manav Verma, Superintendent of Police (SP), District Lahaul and Spiti.

The Highway provides access to Spiti from Lahaul and Manali.

The district administration has issued an advisory for people to avoid travelling to Spiti from Manali or Lahaul. 

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