K. Doon, commander of General Reserve Engineering Force's (GREF) 38 Task Force.

He said heavy vehicles would be allowed to ply on the highway soon.

Police said the Chandigarh-Manali national highway was also reopened for traffic. It was closed at various stretches between Bilaspur and Mandi towns.

Interestingly, the state still has received 33 percent deficit rainfall so far this season.

According to the meteorological office, the deficiency in the cumulative rainfall from June 1 to Sep 12 is still 33 percent in the state.