Himachal hit hard: Over 400 roads blocked, power down, and water crisis as rains wreak havoc
Himachal Pradesh
has caused major disruption across the state, with heavy rain leading to landslides, blocked roads, damaged power lines, and water shortages.
Roads, Power and Water Systems Hit
According to the latest report by the
State Emergency Operation Centre
(SEOC) and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 432 roads have been blocked, 534 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are down, and 197 water supply schemes have been affected.
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Mandi district has been the worst-hit, with 260 roads blocked, while Kullu has reported the highest number of damaged DTRs at 123. Water supply disruptions are widespread, with Chamba (57) and Kullu (44) being among the most affected areas.
Death Toll Rises to 135
The monsoon's impact has also proven deadly. Officials have confirmed that 135 people have lost their lives so far. Of these, 76 deaths were due to rain-related incidents, and 59 occurred in road accidents caused by poor weather and road conditions.
Highways Damaged by Landslides
Several National Highways, including NH-02, NH-21, and NH-154, have suffered damage due to landslides and road collapses. Emergency teams are working hard to clear roads and restore essential services in the affected regions.
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Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that light to moderate rain is expected across the state till July 26, with heavier rainfall likely from July 27 onwards, especially in mid and low-hill districts.
IMD Senior Scientist Shobhit Katiyar shared that Una received the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours at 9 cm, followed by 7 cm in Hamirpur and 6 cm in Bilaspur. Shimla and Solan recorded less than 4 cm.
He added that no major weather alert has been issued until July 27, but people should remain careful as rain activity may pick up again after that.
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