Rs 112-crore infra in Kangra damaged

Dharamsala, July 30

Kangra district has suffered damage to public and private infrastructure to the tune of Rs 112 crore during to the monsoon season. The damage estimate is likely to increase as a wet spell is continuing and is likely to persist in August, said Kangra Deputy Commissioner Nipun Jindal.

Meanwhile, the PWD has started the restoration work of the Shella Bagli road in Dharamsala that was washed away due to a flash flood in the Manjhi river on July 12. The traffic on the Kangra-Dharamsala road is being diverted to rural roads as it has been washed away in some portions due to flash floods.

Meanwhile, the Dharamsala MC has removed encroachments on the natural drain in the Bhagsunag area of Upper Dharamsala. The flash flood in Bhagsunag was caused as the natural drain in the area was either covered or narrowed due to encroachments. — TNS