Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Himachal Pradesh: Hundreds of Roads Closed Due to Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused a lot of problems.
Many roads are closed, especially in Mandi.
The rain has also knocked out power and water in some places.
Sadly, a lot of people have died or gone missing since the monsoon started.
The damage from floods, landslides, and cloudbursts is very expensive.
385 roads, including two National Highways, are closed in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains.
Mandi district is the most affected, with 252 road closures.
263 power distribution transformers and 220 water supply schemes have been impacted.
Since the monsoon's start on June 22, 76 people have died and 34 are missing in rain-related incidents.
The state has suffered approximately Rs 1,247 crore in losses due to flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides.
- Who
- Officials reported the closures; The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) provided details.
- What
- Road closures, power and water supply disruptions, and casualties due to heavy rains.
- When
- Reported on Wednesday; Monsoon began on June 22.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India, particularly in Mandi district.
- Why
- Heavy rains in the past days.
- Total Roads Closed
- 385
- Affected National Highways
- 2
- Roads Closed in Mandi
- 252
- Power Distribution Transformers Affected
- 263
- Water Supply Schemes Affected
- 220
- Fatalities Since Monsoon Onset
- 76
- Missing Persons
- 34
- Estimated Losses
- Rs 1,247 crore