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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Road connectivity and essential services remain disrupted in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: Roads were still blocked, and power and water supplies remained disrupted in many parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. According to the daily status report of the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), a total of 344 roads remained blocked in the state on Wednesday, with the highest number, 232, in the disaster-hit Mandi district. A maximum of 113 roads are still to be reopened in the Seraj region of Mandi district, where flash floods caused the maximum damage earlier this month on July 1. Power and water supply also remained disrupted in the Mandi district, as 98 transformers were non-functional and 65 water supply schemes were still to be restored on Wednesday. As many as 71 roads remained blocked in the Kullu district, with the highest number, 30, in the Banjar sub-division, followed by 28 in Nirmand and 13 in the sub-division of Kullu. Overall, 169 transformers were not working, and 230 water supply schemes remained affected throughout the state on Wednesday. According to the SEOC, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 137 this monsoon from June 20 to July 23. The state also incurred a total loss of around Rs 1,382.1 crore this monsoon season. Meanwhile, the weather department predicted light to moderate rains at isolated places in the state on July 24, 25, and 26, and thereafter heavy rainfall for three days from July 27 to 29. MSID:: 122860872 413 |
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
385 roads closed in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh
A total of 385 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains in the past days, officials said on Wednesday. Himachal Pradesh experienced 40 flash floods, 23 cloudbursts and 25 landslides this monsoon season,(PTI) National Highway (NH) 70, Mandi-Kotli road, has been closed in Mandi, while NH 707 (Hatkoti to Poanta Sahib) in Sirmaur has been closed at several places following landslides. Of the total 385 roads, 252 have been blocked in disaster-hit Mandi. As many as 263 power distribution transformers and 220 water supply schemes have also been affected, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). Monsoon activity remained normal in the state, and light to moderate rains were received at several places since Tuesday evening. Manali received 57 mm of rain, followed by Sarahan 37.5 mm, Gharmoor 36.2 mm, Nagrota Suriyan 32.2 mm, Aghar 30.6 mm, Muraru Devi 29.4 mm, Guler 27.4 mm, Bilaspur 27 mm, Bharari 25.2 mm, Kahu 24.2 mm and Berthin 23.6 mm. Since the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on June 22, as many as 76 people have died and 34 have been missing in rain-related incidents across the state. The state has also experienced 40 flash floods, 23 cloudbursts and 25 landslides this monsoon season, resulting in losses of approximately ₹1,247 crore, the SEOC stated.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
345 roads closed in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, A total of 345 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains in the past days, officials said on Wednesday. 345 roads closed in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh Reports of landslides and debris falling on roads leading to road blockades have been pouring in from various parts of the state. National Highway 70, Mandi-Kotli road, has been closed in Mandi, while NH 707 in Sirmaur has been closed at several locations in the wake of landslides. Among the total 345 roads closed, 232 are in the disaster-stricken Mandi, while 71 are in the Kullu district. Additionally, 169 power distribution transformers and 230 water supply schemes have been affected, according to the State Emergency Operations Centre . In a separate incident, about 65 students from a primary school in the Kasumpti area of Shimla were relocated to a nearby community centre after the school's retaining wall collapsed, posing a danger to the premises, officials said. Monsoon activity remained normal in the state, and light to moderate rains were received at several places since Tuesday evening. Manali recorded 59 mm of rain, followed by Sarahan with 37.5 mm, Gharmoor with 36.2 mm, Nagrota Suriyan with 32.2 mm, Aghar with 30.6 mm, Muraru Devi with 29.4 mm, Guler with 27.4 mm, Bilaspur with 27.5 mm, Bharari with 25.2 mm, Kahu with 24.2 mm, and Berthin with 23.6 mm. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, there have been 77 fatalities and 34 individuals reported missing due to rain-related incidents across the state. The state has also experienced 42 flash floods, 24 cloudbursts and 26 landslides this monsoon season, resulting in losses of approximately ₹1,382 crore, the SEOC stated. Keylong recorded the coldest night temperature at 11.9 degrees Celsius, while Bilaspur reached the highest daytime temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius. So far, during the ongoing monsoon season , Himachal has received 324.2 mm of rain against a normal rainfall of 285.2 mm, an excess of 14 per cent, the Meteorological Department said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
a day ago
- Climate
- News18
345 roads closed in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh
Agency: Shimla, July 23 (PTI) A total of 345 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains in the past days, officials said on Wednesday. Reports of landslides and debris falling on roads leading to road blockades have been pouring in from various parts of the state. National Highway (NH) 70, Mandi-Kotli road, has been closed in Mandi, while NH 707 (Hatkoti to Poanta Sahib) in Sirmaur has been closed at several locations in the wake of landslides. Among the total 345 roads closed, 232 are in the disaster-stricken Mandi, while 71 are in the Kullu district. Additionally, 169 power distribution transformers and 230 water supply schemes have been affected, according to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC). In a separate incident, about 65 students from a primary school in the Kasumpti area of Shimla were relocated to a nearby community centre after the school's retaining wall collapsed, posing a danger to the premises, officials said. Monsoon activity remained normal in the state, and light to moderate rains were received at several places since Tuesday evening. Manali recorded 59 mm of rain, followed by Sarahan with 37.5 mm, Gharmoor with 36.2 mm, Nagrota Suriyan with 32.2 mm, Aghar with 30.6 mm, Muraru Devi with 29.4 mm, Guler with 27.4 mm, Bilaspur with 27.5 mm, Bharari with 25.2 mm, Kahu with 24.2 mm, and Berthin with 23.6 mm. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, there have been 77 fatalities and 34 individuals reported missing due to rain-related incidents across the state. The state has also experienced 42 flash floods, 24 cloudbursts and 26 landslides this monsoon season, resulting in losses of approximately Rs 1,382 crore, the SEOC stated. Keylong recorded the coldest night temperature at 11.9 degrees Celsius, while Bilaspur reached the highest daytime temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius. So far, during the ongoing monsoon season (June 1 till date), Himachal has received 324.2 mm of rain against a normal rainfall of 285.2 mm, an excess of 14 per cent, the Meteorological Department (MeT) said. PTI BPL MPL MPL view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 20:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
385 roads closed in rain-hit Himachal Pradesh
Agency: PTI Shimla, July 23 (PTI) A total of 385 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains in the past days, officials said on Wednesday. National Highway (NH) 70, Mandi-Kotli road, has been closed in Mandi, while NH 707 (Hatkoti to Poanta Sahib) in Sirmaur has been closed at several places following landslides. Of the total 385 roads, 252 have been blocked in disaster-hit Mandi. As many as 263 power distribution transformers and 220 water supply schemes have also been affected, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). Monsoon activity remained normal in the state, and light to moderate rains were received at several places since Tuesday evening. Manali received 57 mm of rain, followed by Sarahan 37.5 mm, Gharmoor 36.2 mm, Nagrota Suriyan 32.2 mm, Aghar 30.6 mm, Muraru Devi 29.4 mm, Guler 27.4 mm, Bilaspur 27 mm, Bharari 25.2 mm, Kahu 24.2 mm and Berthin 23.6 mm. Since the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on June 22, as many as 76 people have died and 34 have been missing in rain-related incidents across the state. The state has also experienced 40 flash floods, 23 cloudbursts and 25 landslides this monsoon season, resulting in losses of approximately Rs 1,247 crore, the SEOC stated. PTI BPL ANM MPL MPL view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
