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Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have blocked 432 roads and disrupted essential services. Mandi and Kullu are among the worst-affected districts, with widespread power and water outages. The monsoon has claimed 135 lives so far, with emergency teams working on restoration. The IMD forecasts a brief dry spell before another round of heavy rainfall later this week.

Key Points: Himachal Rains Block 432 Roads Disrupt Power and Water Supply

  • Mandi worst-hit with 260 blocked roads
  • Kullu reports 123 power transformer failures
  • Monsoon-related deaths rise to 135 in Himachal
  • IMD predicts dry spell before fresh heavy rains
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Himachal Pradesh: 432 roads blocked, power and water supply disrupted as heavy rains lash parts of state

Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh block 432 roads, disrupt power and water supply, and claim 135 lives as emergency teams work on restoration.

"There has been light to moderate rainfall across all districts in the past 24 hours. – IMD Senior Scientist Shobhit Katiyar"

Shimla, July 23

Relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has caused widespread disruption across the state, leading to the blockage of 432 roads, disabling 534 power distribution transformers (DTRs), and affecting 197 water supply schemes.

According to the latest report released by State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal Pradesh, district Mandi remained the worst-hit with 260 roads blocked, while Kullu reported the highest number of disrupted DTRs at 123. Water supply disruptions were spread across several regions, with Kullu (44) and Chamba (57) being among the most affected.

The total death toll due to this year's monsoon fury in the state has climbed to 135, with 76 deaths directly attributed to rain-related incidents and 59 caused by road accidents, SDMA officials confirmed.

National Highways have also taken a hit, with NH-02, NH-21, and NH-154 affected by landslides and road collapses.

Authorities continue to be on high alert, and emergency services are deployed for rapid clearance and restoration operations in the worst-affected areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry to moderate weather conditions across Himachal Pradesh till July 26, with a fresh spell of heavy rainfall likely to begin on July 27, primarily affecting mid and low-hill districts, as per the latest update by IMD Senior Scientist Shobhit Katiyar.

"There has been light to moderate rainfall across all districts in the past 24 hours. The highest rainfall was recorded in Una district at 9 cm, followed by 7 cm in Hamirpur and 6 cm in Bilaspur. Rainfall in Shimla and Solan districts remained below 4 cm," Katiyar said.

However, rainfall activity is expected to decrease from July 23 to July 26, with "no significant weather systems active except for light to moderate rain at many places across the state," Katiyar added. He clarified that no weather alert has been issued until July 27.

- ANI

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Priya S
Praying for everyone's safety in Himachal 🙏 The death toll is alarming. Tourists should avoid traveling there until the situation improves. Our hill stations are beautiful but fragile ecosystems.
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Aman W
Climate change is making these disasters worse every year. We need better infrastructure planning in hilly areas. The same roads get damaged every monsoon - time for permanent solutions!
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Himachal last month, this is devastating to hear. The locals were so welcoming. Hope relief reaches the remote villages soon - they often get neglected in these situations.
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Vikram M
The authorities should focus on restoring water supply first. No electricity is tough, but no water is life-threatening. Our disaster response needs to prioritize basic necessities better.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully disagree with some comments blaming only the government. We citizens also need to stop illegal constructions and deforestation that make these disasters worse. It's a shared responsibility.

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