Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides and Road Closures in Himachal Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday evening, causing significant disruptions across the state. Landslides and flash floods have buried vehicles, damaged homes, and blocked 108 roads, particularly in Chamba district. The state emergency operation centre reported disruptions to 38 water supply schemes and nine transformers. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rain in several districts, including Shimla, Chamba, and Kangra, until July
• The monsoon season, which began on June 30, has already claimed 15 lives in the state.
Impact & Risks
The heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have severely impacted transportation, water supply, and power infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh. Residents in affected areas, such as Chamba, have been forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding and debris. The ongoing disruptions pose risks to public safety, with warnings of further flash floods and landslides in the coming days. The damage to infrastructure could take weeks to repair, affecting daily life and local economies.
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