Himachal's Struggle: Monsoon Mayhem Leaves Hundreds of Roads Closed
Despite decreasing monsoon showers, nearly 600 roads in Himachal Pradesh remain closed, affecting transportation and causing widespread damage. With 380 rain-related deaths and significant infrastructure disruptions, the state's losses total Rs 4,306 crore. The weather department warns of continued heavy rains, prompting a yellow alert in several districts.
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In Himachal Pradesh, the impact of this year's monsoon persists with around 600 roads, including four national highways, shut down as of Wednesday, according to local authorities.
The hardest-hit areas include Kullu with 216 blocked roads and Mandi with 150 closures. Among the significant disruptions are the National Highway Attari-Leh Road (NH-3) and Old Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH-5).
States of emergency have been declared as 380 fatalities and Rs 4,306 crore in damages have been reported since June 20. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms in five districts for the upcoming weekend.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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