Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Himachal Pradesh: Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall Issued
Himachal Pradesh is expecting more heavy rain, and officials have issued a warning.
Many roads are closed because of the rain, and sadly, over a hundred people have died, with others still missing.
The state has experienced many floods and landslides, causing a lot of damage.
The area has received more rain than usual since the monsoon started.
The MeT office issued an orange warning for heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh for four days.
360 roads are closed for vehicular traffic due to the weather.
Since the monsoon began, 112 people have died in rain-related incidents, and 37 are missing.
Himachal Pradesh has reported losses of ₹1,988 crore since the onset of the monsoon.
The state has received 507.3 mm of rainfall since the start of the monsoon, 11% above normal.
- Who
- The MeT office.
- What
- Heavy rainfall continues to cause road closures, fatalities, and damage.
- When
- The orange warning is in effect from August 11 to August 14.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The article reports weather data and its effects without detailing the causes of the rainfall.
- Roads Closed
- 360
- Fatalities
- 112
- Missing
- 37
- Losses Incurred
- ₹1,988 crore
- Rainfall (June 1-Aug 10)
- 507.3 mm
- Normal Rainfall (June 1-Aug 10)
- 445.5 mm
- Excess Rainfall
- 11%
Sources
August starts on a dry note in Pune as district reports rainfall deficit of 88%
Monsoon fury: 362 roads closed in Himachal due to landslides, flash floods
Monsoon Fury: 362 Roads Closed in Himachal Due to Landslides, Flash Floods
Severe weather wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh: Roads blocked, lives lost Amid flash floods and landslides
