Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain in Himachal Causes 122 Road Closures
A big rainstorm hit the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
In the city of Dharamshala, the rain fell a lot—about 149 millimeters in one day.
The heavy rain made landslides and floods that blocked many roads.
In total, 122 roads were shut, and water and electricity were disrupted for many people.
The worst hit area was the Mandi district, where 54 roads were blocked.
The state warned people with a yellow alert until August 6.
The weather office said the rain would keep coming for a few more days.
People had to stay safe and avoid the flooded roads.
The government is working to clear the roads and help those affected.
Dharamshala recorded 149.2 mm of rainfall in 24 hours.
A yellow alert for heavy rain was issued until August 6.
Landslides and flash floods blocked 122 roads across the state.
31 water supply schemes and 19 transformers were disrupted.
Mandi district had the most road closures, with 54 roads blocked.
- Who
- Residents of Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Heavy rain causing landslides, flash floods, and road closures
- When
- Friday, August 3, 2024
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, especially Dharamshala and Mandi
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods
- Rainfall in Dharamshala (mm)
- 149.2
- Roads blocked
- 122
- Water supply schemes disrupted
- 31
- Transformers disrupted
- 19
- Yellow alert until
- August 6, 2024