India, July 10 -- Flash floods triggered by heavy rains submerged a 100-foot iron bridge, cutting off Lippa village from other areas in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Thursday, officials said. A massive surge in the Pejar Nallah (stream) within the Lippa Panchayat obstructed the flow of the Teti Khad (drain). Consequently, the iron bridge was completely submerged and is now unsafe. Several houses located near the bridge are also at risk.

Due to rainfall since Wednesday, water levels in many of the district's rivers and streams have risen significantly above normal. The administration is monitoring the situation and urging people to avoid venturing near water bodies and to refrain from unnecessary travel. A debris fall on the Shil...