Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Himachal Pradesh: Yatra Suspended, Roads Closed Due to Rain
Imagine lots of rain causing big problems in a place called Himachal Pradesh.
Because of the rain, an important trip called the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra has been stopped because the path is damaged.
Some people were stuck, but they were saved!
Also, lots of roads are closed, including highways, and schools are closed too.
Since the rain started, many things have been damaged, and some people have sadly lost their lives.
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra suspended due to heavy rain and route damage.
413 stranded devotees rescued after two bridges on the Yatra route washed away.
617 roads, including four national highways, closed due to landslides.
Educational institutions closed in multiple districts due to adverse weather.
Himachal Pradesh has suffered significant losses, including fatalities, since June 20.
- Who
- Officials reported the closures and suspensions.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused road closures, school closures, and the suspension of the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra.
- When
- Heavy rainfall occurred recently, leading to closures and suspensions on Wednesday.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, including Kinnaur district and other areas.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused adverse conditions, leading to safety measures.
Authorities
Residents
Actions
Authorities
Implemented closures and suspensions for safety.
Residents
N/A
- Road Closures
- 617 roads, including 4 national highways
- Kinnaur Kailash Yatra
- Suspended
- Stranded Devotees Rescued
- 413
- Affected Highways
- Chandigarh-Manali, Old Hindustan-Tibet, Mandi-Dharampur, Aut-Sainj
- School Closures
- Multiple districts including Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu
- Monsoon Losses (since June 20)
- Rs 1,852 crore
- Fatalities (since June 20)
- 108
Sources
Heavy rain cripples Himachal’s Mandi; over 300 roads, including 2 highways, blocked, schools closed
192 dead in Himachal monsoon fury
Over 300 Roads Blocked, Schools Closed As Heavy Rains Batter Himachal's Mandi
Heavy encroachment, unregulated construction, and blocked natural drainage identified as major causes behind the disaster
Trekking route washed away in HP, 413 pilgrims rescued
Heavy rain, landslides cut off over 600 roads in Himachal; schools closed in four districts
After bridges in Himachal washed away, 413 pilgrims were saved from the Kinnaur Kailash trip by the ITBP and NDRF
Himachal Pradesh Rains: 'Mahindra SUV' Skids Off Wet Road, Flips Before Ramming Into Railing In Bilaspur; VIDEO
Himachal Rains: Schools, Colleges shut in Shimla’s six sub-divisions as IMD warns of rainfall
Himachal Pradesh Schools Closed, Holiday Announced in THESE Districts
