Shimla, Aug. 29 -- Amid continuous rainfall, the Chandigarh-Manali highway was closed due to a fresh landslide in Banala.

However, no loss of life was reported and officials said restoration work is underway.

The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway-3 was again closed for traffic after a fresh landslide between Pandoh and Manali. A portion of the national highway near Kanchi Mod near the Pandoh Dam completely collapsed owing to overnight rains.

The route from Mandi to Kullu via Katola is restored for traffic. Small vehicles are being sent at an interval of one hour. This is the only route left for Kullu-Manali now.

The Ravi river that is in spate following heavy rain in Kangra district cut off the remote village of Bada Bhangal and wash...