Beas river in spate; roads, hotels washed away in Manali
Severe monsoon-triggered landslides and flooding have caused extensive damage to the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway, leading to a complete disruption of traffic between Mandi and Manali. Heavy rainfall in the region since last night has caused the Beas River and its tributaries to swell dangerously, prompting emergency evacuations and rescue efforts.