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Flash floods in Karpat Nallah and Gawadi Nallah blocked roads in Lahaul‑Spiti.

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The road in Karpat village was closed; officials ordered inspection and repairs.

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Repair work is scheduled to resume on Wednesday.

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88 roads across Himachal Pradesh remain blocked, especially in Mandi district.

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Heavy rain alerts are in place, with forecasts of more rain through August 21.

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Summary

The floodwater blocked the road in Karpat village, prompting the local Member of Legislative Assembly to order an on‑site inspection and restoration work.

Officials plan to resume repair work on Wednesday, while also assessing damage to power transformers and water‑supply schemes.

State data show that 88 roads remain blocked across Himachal Pradesh, with the district of Mandi most affected.

Weather authorities have issued orange and yellow alerts, forecasting continued heavy rainfall until August 21.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
flash floods
sudden, fast‑moving floods caused by heavy rain
Nallah
a small river or stream, especially in the mountains
connectivity
how roads link different places
Member of Legislative Assembly
a person elected to represent an area in the state government
inspection
a detailed examination to see what damage has occurred
restoration
the process of fixing and reopening something
transformers
devices that help move electricity from power lines to homes
water‑supply schemes
systems that bring clean water to villages
orange and yellow alerts
warnings that tell people heavy rain is likely but not yet dangerous
forecast
prediction of future weather conditions
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