Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Persistent Rain Blocks 85 Himachal Roads; Wet Spell Continues
Heavy rain is causing problems in Himachal Pradesh.
It has closed 85 roads in different parts of the state.
Mandi has the most closed roads, with 45.
Rain has also damaged or disrupted power transformers and water supply schemes.
Some places experienced thunderstorms and lightning.
Weather officials expect the rainy spell to continue until September 11.
At least 110 people have died in rain-related incidents since June 30.
The state has reported losses of Rs 1,242 crore from the monsoon.
Persistent rainfall has blocked 85 roads across Himachal Pradesh, with 45 closures in Mandi district.
Kullu has 15 blocked roads, followed by Kangra with 8 and Solan with 6.
Rainfall is expected to continue across the state until September 11, with thunderstorms and lightning reported in several areas.
The disruption has affected 29 power transformers and 51 water supply schemes.
Since the monsoon began on June 30, rain-related incidents have killed at least 110 people and caused losses of Rs 1,242 crore.
- Who
- Residents, officials and emergency services in Himachal Pradesh are affected.
- What
- Rainfall has blocked 85 roads and disrupted power and water infrastructure.
- When
- The wet spell is expected to continue until September 11; the monsoon-related toll covers the period since June 30.
- Where
- Across Himachal Pradesh, especially Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Solan districts.
- Why
- Persistent rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning have affected roads and public utilities.
- Blocked roads
- 85 roads across Himachal Pradesh
- Worst-affected district
- Mandi, with 45 blocked roads
- Rainfall leader
- Dharamshala recorded 30.2 mm in the past 24 hours since Friday evening
- Infrastructure affected
- 29 power transformers and 51 water supply schemes
- Rain-related deaths
- At least 110 people since the monsoon began on June 30
- Reported losses
- Rs 1,242 crore statewide
- Forecast
- The wet spell is expected to continue until September 11