Shimla: Continuous rainfall over the past four days has led to the closure of over 190 roads across Himachal Pradesh, severely disrupting daily life. The local weather office has issued a ‘yellow’ alert, warning of heavy rains in the state until August 7.
Heavy Rains Disrupt Life in Himachal Pradesh: Over 190 Roads Closed, Yellow Alert Issued
According to data from the state emergency operation center, out of the 191 roads currently closed, 79 are in Mandi, 38 in Kullu, 35 in Chamba, 30 in Shimla, five in Kangra, and two each in Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts.
In addition to road closures, the heavy rainfall has disrupted 294 transformers and 120 water supply schemes across the state. The Himachal Roads Transport Corporation (HRTC) has also suspended bus services on 82 out of its total 3,612 routes, according to HRTC Managing Director Rohan Chand Thakur.
Moderate to heavy showers have continued to lash various parts of the state, with Jogindernagar recording the highest rainfall at 85 mm since Friday evening, followed by Gohar (80 mm), Shilaroo (76.4 mm), Poanta Sahib (67.2 mm), Palampur (57.2 mm), Dharamshala (55.6 mm), and Chopal (52 mm).
Rain-related incidents have claimed 77 lives since the onset of the monsoon on June 27, and the state has suffered losses amounting to ₹655 crore, according to officials. The situation remains critical as the state braces for further rainfall in the coming days.
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