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The administration has urged the residents to stay cautious and avoid going near the riverbanks or streams. The local authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation along with disaster management teams. Shimla: As the monsoon makes its entry, several regions are experiencing heavy rainfall across the country. One such incident occurred in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu, where a cloudburst struck the Sainj Valley. The cloudburst led to flash floods in the Jiwa Nala which prompted the local administration to issue an alert for surrounding areas. Authorities have also warned of the rising levels of the Parvati River, which is currently flowing above its normal levels. Though no casualties have been reported so far, the administration has urged the residents to stay cautious and avoid going near the riverbanks or streams. The local authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation along with disaster management teams. The weather department has also forecasted light to m...

The private bus was carrying passengers along with some school children and was en route from Kullu to Sainj on Neoli-Shansher road at the time of the accident. Himachal Pradesh:  At least 12 people, including some school children, died after a bus rolled down a gorge in the Kullu district on Monday. According to the details, the vehicle was a private bus.    Commenting on the accident, Kullu Deputy Commissioner Ashutosh Garg said the Sainj-bound bus fell into the gorge near Jangla village at around 8.30 am.    District officials and rescue teams have reached the spot, he said, adding the injured were being taken to a nearby hospital.    The death toll in the accident may rise, officials said.  Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur took to Twitter and said the entire administration is present at the accident spot to help those injured.  "I received news about the private bus accident in Sainj valley of K...