Orange alert sounded for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh; parts of National Highway blocked

Among the roads facing closure in the state, 212 are in Mandi district, and 92 in the adjoining Kullu district

Updated on: Aug 10, 2025, 22:36:56 IST

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The weather department office in Shimla sounded an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh till Thursday.

More than 116 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while 37 people are reported missing. (HT Photo)

As light to moderate rainfall continued in parts of the state, 360 roads remained closed for vehicular movement, PTI reported. This included the Aut-Sainj road, which is a part of National Highway-305.

Among the roads facing closure in the state, 212 are in Mandi district, and 92 in the adjoining Kullu district, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said.

Since the onset of monsoon in the state, more than 116 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while 37 people are reported missing.

The state witnessed 58 flash floods, 54 major landslides and 30 cloudbursts, reporting losses amounting to ₹1,989 crore since the beginning of monsoon season. 132 power lines were hit and 520 water supply schemes impacted, according to the SEOC.

Kangra witnessed the highest rainfall, receiving 68.4 mm of rain, followed by Murari Devi (52.6 mm), Palampur (52 mm), Sarahan (25 mm), Dharamshala (23.2 mm), Jubbarhatti (17 mm), Bajura (16 mm), Pandoh (11.5 mm), Kufri (11.2 mm), Bilaspur (10.4 mm) and Kasauli (10 mm).

Himachal has received 507.3 mm of rainfall against the usual 445.5 mm, which is an excess of 11 per cent for the time period between June 1 to August 10, according to the meteorological office.

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