Sunday, August 17, 2025

Top 5 This Week

Related Posts

Himachal: Monsoon fury claims 261 lives, roads, energy, water face disruption | Newest Information India

Printed on: Aug 17, 2025 12:50 pm IST

Mandi district is hardest hit, and restoration efforts are challenged by steady downpours. Authorities urge warning and restrict journey in affected areas.

Heavy rains proceed to wreak havoc throughout Himachal Pradesh, severely disrupting roads, energy, and water provide programs. Based on the Himachal Pradesh State Catastrophe Administration Authority (HPSDMA), as of Sunday morning, 361 roads, together with three nationwide highways, stay blocked, whereas 637 distribution transformers (DTRs) and 115 water provide schemes are disrupted.

Authorities have urged individuals to keep away from pointless journey, particularly in susceptible areas, because the state braces for extra rainfall within the coming days.(HT File Photograph)

The continued monsoon fury has claimed 261 lives since June 20, of which 136 individuals died in rain-related incidents reminiscent of landslides, flash floods, and home collapses, whereas 125 had been killed in highway accidents triggered by slippery circumstances and poor visibility, in line with SDMA.

Officers stated that highway connectivity has been hit the toughest in Mandi district with 201 blockages, together with the strategic NH-03, adopted by Kullu the place 63 roads are closed on account of landslides, together with NH-305 at Khanag. Kinnaur additionally reported disruption on NH-05 at Tinku Nalla.

When it comes to energy provide, Mandi district reported the very best disruption with 448 DTRs broken, adopted by Lahaul-Spiti the place 112 transformers failed on account of faults in high-tension strains. Water provide schemes stay the worst affected in Kullu and Mandi, the place a number of schemes have been rendered inoperative on account of heavy rains and landslides.

The HPSDMA stated restoration work is underway on a warfare footing, however steady downpours and recurring landslides are hampering operations.

Authorities have urged individuals to keep away from pointless journey, particularly in susceptible areas, because the state braces for extra rainfall within the coming days.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Popular Articles