India News | Monsoon Disrupts Normal Life in Himachal; 102 Roads Shut, Power and Water Supply Hit
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Among the districts, Mandi remained the worst affected with 43 roads closed, followed by Kullu (33), Shimla (11), Chamba (8), Sirmaur (4) and Una (3).
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): Heavy monsoon rains continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, with 102 roads remaining blocked, 11 power distribution transformers (DTRs) out of service, and 28 water supply schemes affected across the state, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).
The latest SEOC status report issued at 6:00 PM showed an improvement in the road network compared with earlier in the day, when 128 roads had been reported blocked, as restoration teams worked to clear landslide-hit stretches and restore essential services.
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Among the districts, Mandi remained the worst affected with 43 roads closed, followed by Kullu (33), Shimla (11), Chamba (8), Sirmaur (4) and Una (3).
Power supply disruptions were limited to 11 distribution transformers, including five in Shimla, four in Mandi, and two in Chamba, while repair teams continued restoration work.
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Drinking water supply was also affected, with 28 water supply schemes remaining non-functional. Chamba accounted for the highest number at 12 schemes, followed by Shimla (9), Sirmaur (6) and Mandi (1).
Officials said all National Highways in the state remained open to traffic, providing relief despite widespread disruptions on several link roads caused by heavy rainfall and landslides.
Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution while travelling in vulnerable areas as restoration work continues and monsoon conditions persist across the state. (ANI)
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