New Delhi: Actor Ruslaan Mumtaz recently shared a glimpse of the severe impact of heavy floods in Manali, where he is currently shooting for a project. The actor found himself in a precarious situation as the road connecting the city was completely submerged due to the flooding. Ruslaan took to his Instagram story to document the state of the city and the place where he was stuck due to heavy floods.
Sharing videos of the dangerous floods, Ruslaan depicted the swift flow of the flooded stream, which had engulfed the road and nearby structures. In one of the posts, he wrote, "The road behind me is no more." In another, he lamented, "This road doesn't exist anymore."
He said in the video, “Never imagined I would actually get stuck in Manali with no network, no way to get back home as the roads are blocked and I am unable to shoot as well. Tough times in a very very beautiful place. I don’t even know if I should be happy, sad, thankful, grateful, or just enjoy my apple.”
Ruslaan shared a series of videos from the flooded area, revealing the location where he had sought shelter. He showed a makeshift garage-like space where he and his companions were taking refuge. They were seen having a meal together, and Ruslaan captioned the video with, "Home for the night." He further highlighted the significance of the flooded road, explaining that it connects Manali to Chandigarh.
The actor continued to document the situation as the floods extended and further demolished the remaining parts of the road. In one of the videos, he expressed his disbelief at being stuck in Manali with no means of communication, no way to return home, and the inability to continue shooting. He described the experience as tough times in a beautiful place, expressing mixed emotions of happiness, sadness, gratitude, and uncertainty.
The floods in Manali have caused significant damage, sweeping away hotels, houses, vehicles, and large portions of roads. The area remains under a red alert, with authorities working to safely evacuate residents and tourists before the calamity reaches their vicinity.