Landslides shut 102 roads in Himachal till August 7. Details
The weather office has issued a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh till August 7. Landslides and flash floods have shut roads and disrupted water and power services across districts.
Heavy rain continues to affect Himachal Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall till August 7. Landslides and flash floods have disrupted normal life, leaving 102 roads closed, besides affecting water supply schemes and electricity infrastructure in several districts. While the state has received slightly more rainfall than usual this monsoon, the weather department has warned that isolated heavy showers could continue over the coming days.
ROADS, WATER SUPPLY AND POWER HIT
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 102 roads were closed to traffic as of Saturday evening due to landslides and flash floods.
Mandi reported the highest number of road closures at 43, followed by Kullu (33) and Shimla (11). Five roads each were blocked in Chamba and Kangra, four in Sirmaur and one in Una.
The rain also disrupted 28 water supply schemes and 11 electricity transformers, affecting basic services in different parts of the state.
RAINFALL REMAINS ABOVE NORMAL
Weather data showed that Himachal Pradesh received 275.6 mm of rainfall between July 1 and July 31, compared to the normal 255.9 mm, recording an 8% excess rainfall for the period.
The weather office has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall in parts of Chamba district and adjoining areas of Lahaul during August. Most other parts of the state are expected to receive below-normal rainfall.
WHICH PLACES RECEIVED THE MOST RAIN?
Pandoh recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours at 45 mm, followed by:
Shimla – 36.3 mm
Sarahan – 35.3 mm
Slapper – 31.6 mm
Jot – 30.8 mm
Dharamshala – 26.3 mm
Kufri – 25.5 mm
Thunderstorms and lightning were also reported in Sundernagar and Murarai Devi.
Bharmaur in Chamba was the coldest place overnight with a minimum temperature of 10°C, while Una recorded the highest daytime temperature at 32.6°C.
YELLOW ALERT CONTINUES
The IMD has advised that isolated heavy rainfall may continue till August 7, keeping the risk of landslides and flash floods high in vulnerable areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as restoration work continues in affected districts, while residents and travellers are advised to stay updated on the latest weather and road conditions before setting out.
Heavy rain continues to affect Himachal Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall till August 7. Landslides and flash floods have disrupted normal life, leaving 102 roads closed, besides affecting water supply schemes and electricity infrastructure in several districts. While the state has received slightly more rainfall than usual this monsoon, the weather department has warned that isolated heavy showers could continue over the coming days.
ROADS, WATER SUPPLY AND POWER HIT
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 102 roads were closed to traffic as of Saturday evening due to landslides and flash floods.
Mandi reported the highest number of road closures at 43, followed by Kullu (33) and Shimla (11). Five roads each were blocked in Chamba and Kangra, four in Sirmaur and one in Una.
The rain also disrupted 28 water supply schemes and 11 electricity transformers, affecting basic services in different parts of the state.
RAINFALL REMAINS ABOVE NORMAL
Weather data showed that Himachal Pradesh received 275.6 mm of rainfall between July 1 and July 31, compared to the normal 255.9 mm, recording an 8% excess rainfall for the period.
The weather office has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall in parts of Chamba district and adjoining areas of Lahaul during August. Most other parts of the state are expected to receive below-normal rainfall.
WHICH PLACES RECEIVED THE MOST RAIN?
Pandoh recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours at 45 mm, followed by:
Shimla – 36.3 mm
Sarahan – 35.3 mm
Slapper – 31.6 mm
Jot – 30.8 mm
Dharamshala – 26.3 mm
Kufri – 25.5 mm
Thunderstorms and lightning were also reported in Sundernagar and Murarai Devi.
Bharmaur in Chamba was the coldest place overnight with a minimum temperature of 10°C, while Una recorded the highest daytime temperature at 32.6°C.
YELLOW ALERT CONTINUES
The IMD has advised that isolated heavy rainfall may continue till August 7, keeping the risk of landslides and flash floods high in vulnerable areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as restoration work continues in affected districts, while residents and travellers are advised to stay updated on the latest weather and road conditions before setting out.
Heavy rain continues to affect Himachal Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall till August 7. Landslides and flash floods have disrupted normal life, leaving 102 roads closed, besides affecting water supply schemes and electricity infrastructure in several districts. While the state has received slightly more rainfall than usual this monsoon, the weather department has warned that isolated heavy showers could continue over the coming days.
ROADS, WATER SUPPLY AND POWER HIT
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 102 roads were closed to traffic as of Saturday evening due to landslides and flash floods.
Mandi reported the highest number of road closures at 43, followed by Kullu (33) and Shimla (11). Five roads each were blocked in Chamba and Kangra, four in Sirmaur and one in Una.
The rain also disrupted 28 water supply schemes and 11 electricity transformers, affecting basic services in different parts of the state.
RAINFALL REMAINS ABOVE NORMAL
Weather data showed that Himachal Pradesh received 275.6 mm of rainfall between July 1 and July 31, compared to the normal 255.9 mm, recording an 8% excess rainfall for the period.
The weather office has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall in parts of Chamba district and adjoining areas of Lahaul during August. Most other parts of the state are expected to receive below-normal rainfall.
WHICH PLACES RECEIVED THE MOST RAIN?
Pandoh recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours at 45 mm, followed by:
Shimla – 36.3 mm
Sarahan – 35.3 mm
Slapper – 31.6 mm
Jot – 30.8 mm
Dharamshala – 26.3 mm
Kufri – 25.5 mm
Thunderstorms and lightning were also reported in Sundernagar and Murarai Devi.
Bharmaur in Chamba was the coldest place overnight with a minimum temperature of 10°C, while Una recorded the highest daytime temperature at 32.6°C.
YELLOW ALERT CONTINUES
The IMD has advised that isolated heavy rainfall may continue till August 7, keeping the risk of landslides and flash floods high in vulnerable areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as restoration work continues in affected districts, while residents and travellers are advised to stay updated on the latest weather and road conditions before setting out.
