Torrential rains devastate Tibetan settlements in Kullu-Manali, CTA provides ₹4 lakh relief fund

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Tenzin Nyidon 

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 7: Continuous torrential rains have caused widespread damage across Tibetan settlements in the Kullu-Manali region, with Dekyiling and Dobhi Palrabling among the areas most severely affected. The late August downpours triggered landslides, flooding, and severe damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving residents struggling with ongoing cleanup efforts.

The Kullu-Manali area is home to six scattered Tibetan settlements—Dekyiling, 15 Mile, Patlikul, Dobhi Palrabling, Kullu Youlokoe, and Bundar, all of which remain vulnerable to monsoon damage due to their fragile terrain.

Speaking to Phayul, Tenzin Tsultem, Tibetan Settlement Officer of Kullu-Manali, said that the Dekyiling settlement, which has 40 households, was struck by a landslide on August 27 at around 7:30 a.m. “Six households were most affected ...

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