574 Roads Shut, 369 Water Schemes Hit by Rains in Himachal
• Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have blocked 574 roads and disrupted 369 water supply schemes.
• 812 Distribution Transformers are out of service, causing widespread power outages, especially in Mandi and Kullu districts.
• The monsoon season has tragically resulted in 380 deaths, with 215 directly related to weather events like landslides and flash floods.
Heavy rain disrupts infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has led to significant disruptions in essential infrastructure, including roads, power supply, and water schemes. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of Thursday morning, 574 roads were blocked, including three National Highways (NH-03, NH-305, NH-503A). This is an improvement from the previous evening when 645 roads were blocked. The district of Mandi is the most affected with 154 road closures, followed by Shimla with 72 and Kangra with 42.
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