Time-Lapse Video Of "Calm Before Storm" In Himachal Pradesh Goes Viral
NDTV
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "moderate to high risk" alert predicting flash floods occurrence in five districts of Himachal Pradesh till July 17
In the monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have experienced relentless rainfall, causing widespread devastation in both the states. Normal life has been severely affected with flash floods, landslides, traffic jams hitting the higher reaches leaving tourists stranded on roads. While people across the country are shocked to see what extreme rainfall did to popular touris sports like Manali in Himachal Pradesh, a video gaining traction on social media shows the "calm before the storm". Before the massive destruction, the state was enjoying a peaceful period of thriving tourism. The calm before the storm.(Manali 8 July 2023 before flash floods) pic.twitter.com/75UThx4Sdw
Shot on July 8, the time-lapse video shows the serene scene in Manali just before the flash floods. It also presents a view of the National Highway bustling with cars, taxis, buses, and trucks traveling back and forth. The Beas River flows calmly through the valley, and the clouds drift gently in the sky.