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Himachal Rain Death Toll Hits 64, 145 Roads Shut
Imagine it rains so much in the mountains that roads get blocked and it becomes dangerous.
That is what is happening in Himachal Pradesh, a state in India.
Because of the heavy rain, 64 people have lost their lives, and many roads can no longer be used.
In the district of Mandi, 66 roads are blocked, which is the highest number in the whole state.
Other districts like Kullu, Sirmaur and Shimla also have many closed roads.
Some roads are closed in Kangra, Una and Kinnaur too.
The authorities have sent an orange alert for August 10 and 11.
An orange alert is a warning that the weather may be bad, so people should be careful and stay safe.
Everyone hopes the rain stops soon so the roads can reopen.
The rain-related death toll in Himachal Pradesh has reached 64, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).
A total of 145 roads were closed across the state as of Friday morning.
Mandi district recorded the highest number of road closures at 66, followed by Kullu with 31, Sirmaur with 28 and Shimla with 12.
Five roads were closed in Kangra, two in Una and one in Kinnaur.
An orange alert has been issued for August 10-11.
- Who
- Residents of Himachal Pradesh and the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), which reported the figures.
- What
- Rain-related incidents have killed 64 people and left 145 roads closed across the state.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, including the districts of Mandi, Kullu, Sirmaur, Shimla, Kangra, Una and Kinnaur.
- When
- As of Friday morning, with an orange alert issued for August 10-11.
- Why
- Heavy rain and related weather incidents have caused casualties and disruption to road infrastructure.
Key facts
- Death toll
- 64
- Roads closed
- 145
- District with most closures
- Mandi (66 roads)
- Kullu road closures
- 31
- Sirmaur road closures
- 28
- Shimla road closures
- 12
- Orange alert
- August 10-11
Sources
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