Shimla, June 14 (UNI) A major tragedy was averted on the Chamba-Bharmour road between Sanwara and Bhutshangi on Saturday after massive landslides and a boulder blocked the route. Authorities acted swiftly after a warning was issued when smaller stones began rolling down. A huge boulder eventually crashed onto the road and tumbled into the valley, creating a dust storm downstream. No casualties were reported, and efforts are on to restore vehicular movement.
Meanwhile, light rain showers across several parts of Himachal Pradesh brought slight relief from the sweltering heat. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 km/h in isolated pockets for the next four days until the southwest monsoon arrives.
The IMD's latest bulletin indicates the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in areas like Shimla, Palampur, Kangra, Bhunter, Jot, and Sundernagar. No hailstorms were reported, but windstorms with speeds up to 65 km/h were recorded in Bilaspur, while Seobagh and Bajaura saw gusts of up to 57 km/h.