Heavy rains on Monday triggered massive flash floods in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Pictures and visuals being shared on social media show several houses and shops being damaged due to a swollen Manjhi River in Dharamshala’s Bhagsu Nag.

Two people have been reported missing from Kangra district, Deputy Commissioner Nipun Jindal told ANI. The national highway near Jhakri in Rampur area of Shimla district was also reportedly blocked.

According to reports, a government school building at Bhagsu Nag was also damaged and adjacent hotels there were inundated. The local administration has instructed tourists to postpone their visit to Dharamshala in view of the heavy rains.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent two teams for Bhagsu Nag in Shahpur division for relief and rescue operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to say that all possible help is being provided by the government.

“The situation in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains is being closely monitored. Authorities are working with the state government. All possible support is being extended. I pray for the safety of those in affected areas,” he said.

The Dharamshala airport has cancelled all incoming flights due to inclement weather and heavy rains. Roads from Mandi to Kullu, and Mandi to Kataula were blocked due to a landslide.