Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Closes 76 Roads, Disrupts 72 Water Schemes
Heavy rain has caused problems in Himachal Pradesh.
Many roads are closed, making travel difficult.
Water-supply systems in 72 places have also been disrupted.
Mandi and Kullu have the highest numbers of closed roads.
Weather officials warned that heavy rain could continue in some areas until September 3.
Kangra received the most rain among the places measured.
Thunderstorms and lightning were also reported.
Since the monsoon began, rain-related incidents have killed about 105 people and caused major damage.
Rain closed 76 roads and disrupted 72 water-supply schemes across Himachal Pradesh.
Mandi reported the most road closures with 32, followed by Kullu with 16.
The Shimla meteorological centre warned of heavy rain in isolated areas through September 3.
Kangra recorded the highest rainfall at 70.4 mm, followed by Dhaulakuan at 66 mm.
Rain-related incidents have killed about 105 people and caused losses of Rs 1,202 crore since June 30.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Himachal Pradesh have been affected by the rain.
- What
- Heavy rain closed 76 roads, disrupted 72 water schemes, and caused rain-related deaths and damage.
- When
- The situation was reported on August 31, with a heavy-rain alert continuing through September 3.
- Where
- Across Himachal Pradesh, including Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Shimla, Chamba, Sirmaur, Una, Lahaul and Spiti, and Solan.
- Why
- Continued monsoon rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning disrupted transport and water services.
- Roads closed
- 76 across Himachal Pradesh
- Water schemes disrupted
- 72
- Highest rainfall
- Kangra, 70.4 mm
- Rainfall deficit
- 16 per cent from August 1 to 31
- Rainfall recorded
- 217 mm, compared with a normal 256.8 mm in August
- Rain-related deaths
- About 105 since June 30
- Estimated losses
- Rs 1,202 crore
- Weather alert
- Heavy rainfall in isolated places through September 3