India, July 11 -- Monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, throwing life out of gear across the state on Saturday. A crucial valley bridge in Kinnaur district's Sangla valley collapsed on Saturday following continuous heavy rainfall and a massive landslide.

The bailey bridge, located near the Sangla bus stand, had been declared unsafe on Friday before completely collapsing into the Tongtongche stream the following morning. The structure was installed just last year.

As a vital link connecting the Sangla Valley, its loss cuts off the region, isolating nearby villages from the main road network and threatening the supply of essential goods.

Further damage was reported near the Lippa bus stand, also in Kinnaur district, where a ...