In Pics | Cars, buildings swept away as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Himachal's Dharamshala

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains swept away buildings and cars at tourist spots as bad weather also led to the closure of the airport in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala. Owing to a flash flood at Manjhi Khad area adjoining Dharamsala, two buildings were swept away while several others were reported to be damaged, the video clips showed. Let's take a look at the damage caused due to flash floods: (Credit: PTI Photos)

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains swept away buildings and cars at tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh while bad weather also led to the closure of the airport in Dharamshala.

The flash floods also damaged a bridge on the Mandi-Pathankot highway after which traffic was stopped on both sides, leading to a traffic jam.

A drain near Bhagsu Nag in upper Dharamsala adjoining Mecleodganj changed its course owing to heavy rains, sweeping away four cars and several bikes, video clips showed.

A government school building at Bhagsunag was also damaged and adjacent hotels were inundated.

In this photo, you can see villagers trying to remove a car stuck in the rubble after heavy rains at Bajaura in Kullu.

The district administration is said to be making elaborate arrangements for the safety of the tourists staying in Dharamsala and its surrounding areas.

Officials have been directed to complete relief and rehabilitation immediately. Meanwhile, control rooms have been set up and steps have also been taken to make the weather forecast available to people.

A crane is seen removing a vehicle stuck in flood water near Bhagsunag, in McLeodganj near Dharamshala.