Kullu, Feb. 28 -- Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides in lower areas in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. In several areas of the district, roads have been blocked, and vehicles have been trapped or swept away in flash floods.

In several areas, electricity and drinking water services are not available, and traffic has been halted. The administration has issued an alert to people living near the rivers and drains.

Deputy Commissioner Kullu, Torul S Ravish has appealed to people to remain indoors till the water level goes down. "Many link roads and main road on the left bank are blocked due to rains since last 15-16 hours. I request the public to remain where they are as the water level has also increased in rivers and n...