Himachal Pradesh Rain Fury: The continuous intense rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has claimed multiple lives and caused severe damage to the infrastructure. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours has led to the blockade of several key roads in the hilly state. The weather department further stated that the state is likely to witness more rain in the coming days.
Rain Disrupts Vehicular Movement
As per the Shimla Meteorological Center, Dharamshala recorded the highest rainfall of 79 mm, followed by Jogindernagar with 76 mm, Mandi with 63.4 mm, and the capital Shimla with 54.6 mm. The authority stated that the fresh rainfall has severely disrupted the lifestyle across the state. The tourists have been advised to follow the guidelines and plan their travel accordingly.
The government data suggests that a total of 145 roads have been blocked due to heavy rain and landslides this year, severely affecting vehicular movement. The authorities stated that 66 roads have been damaged so far in the Mandi region, followed by Kullu (31 roads) and Sirmaur (28).
Several Districts Affected
The officials stated that continuous rain and landslides have severely affected infrastructure, leading to inconveniences. While providing details, they stated that a total of 224 power transformers are out of order across the state. Apart from this, 14 drinking water supply schemes have also been disrupted, leading to water shortages in many regions.
The weather department has warned that the residents are not likely to get any relief from heavy rain in the coming days. It has issued orange and yellow alerts for "heavy to very heavy rainfall" in almost every district of the state on August 10 and 11.
Admin Issues Advisory
The administration has advised local residents and tourists to stay away from the water bodies and avoid unnecessary travel to ensure safety. Apart from Himachal, other hilly states, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, have also been witnessing similar weather conditions.