Himachal Pradesh Braces for Flash Floods Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rains have forced the closure of 40 roads in Himachal Pradesh while the local meteorological office has warned of a low flash flood risk in parts of the state. A yellow alert has been issued for 10 districts, and rain-related incidents have caused significant damage and loss of life.

As heavy rains continue to lash Himachal Pradesh, 40 roads have been forced to close, with the local meteorological office issuing warnings of low flash flood risk in five districts till Saturday.

Yellow alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning have been issued for 10 out of the 12 districts in the state, excluding the tribal areas of Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti. The ongoing rainfall has impacted 32 power schemes and has caused significant damage.

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 27, Himachal Pradesh has recorded a rainfall deficit of 21%. Over this period, 155 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, and the state has incurred losses amounting to Rs 1,303 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)