India, July 3 -- Heavy monsoon rain triggered flash floods at multiple locations in Himachal Pradesh's tribal district of Kinnaur early on Friday, blocking the strategic National Highway-5 (NH-5) near Cholling and washing away sections of the Ribba-Kande link road. While several vehicles were damaged, authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported.

The disruption began around 46m following a cloudburst in the Nichar sub division. Intense overnight rainfall caused a surge in the Miru Nullah, sending large quantities of debris, boulders, and slush onto a 30-metre stretch of NH-5 near Cholling Middle School.

Two light motor vehicles were trapped and damaged in the muck, but all occupants were rescued safely.

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