Light rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, 41 roads closed

Shimla, August 26

Light rainfall was witnessed in parts of Himachal Pradesh and 41 roads are closed in the state due to ongoing downpours, officials said on Monday.

According to the state emergency operation centre, 144 people have died in rain-related incidents since the onset of monsoon in the state on June 27 till date. The state has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 1,217 crore.

Among the districts, the highest number of 14 roads are closed in Mandi, followed by nine in Kangra, eight in Shimla, six in Kullu, and one each in Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti and Una districts.

Rainfall has also disrupted 211 power schemes in the state, the emergency operation centre said.

The local MeT office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning in isolated places in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday.

There has been light rainfall in a few parts of Himachal Pradesh since Sunday evening. Narkanda has recorded 27 mm of downpour, followed by 24.5 mm in Kotkhai, 22 mm in Bharmour, 16.5 mm in Dhaulakuan, 15 mm in Khadrala, 13.6 mm in Dharamsala, 12 mm in Solan, 11.5 mm in Nauni and 11 mm in Manali.

Himachal Pradesh’s rainfall deficit since the onset of monsoon on June 27 till date stood at 25 per cent with the state receiving 439.9 mm rain against an average of 584.2 mm.

Kukumseri Keylong in the tribal Lahaul & Spiti district was the coldest place in the state, recording a night temperature of 11.9 mm degrees Celsius while Bilaspur was the hottest with a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius.