Monsoon Havoc: Himachal Pradesh Faces Road Closures and Infrastructure Damage
A monsoon onslaught in Himachal Pradesh led to 222 road closures, including a national highway, and disrupted various public utilities. In Mandi district alone, 144 roads were shut down. The state grapples with 82 deaths, 34 missing persons, and substantial economic losses due to adverse weather conditions.
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In a significant weather-related disruption, Himachal Pradesh has seen the closure of 222 roads, inclusive of a national highway, due to heavy rainfall, officials confirmed on Friday. This adds to the infrastructure challenges faced by the region, with Mandi district particularly hit hard.
The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that 144 roads in Mandi, including the crucial Manali-Kotali (National Highway-70), are among those affected. The monsoon season has not spared the state's essential services either, with 36 power distribution transformers and 152 water supply schemes impacted.
Since the monsoon onset on June 20, weather-induced calamities have claimed the lives of 82 individuals, left 34 missing, and have incurred losses of Rs 1,436 crore, exacerbated by 42 flash floods, 25 cloudbursts, and 30 landslides.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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