By Anilast Updated
Widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh has severely affected essential public utilities, with 269 roads blocked, 285 electricity transformers disrupted, and 278 water supply schemes rendered non-functional in the last 24 hours, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Himachal Pradesh.In its daily situation report issued at 10 am on July 6, the SEOC said the maximum damage has occurred in Mandi district, where 200 roads are currently blocked due to heavy rains. The district also reported 236 power transformers and 278 water supply schemes disrupted — the highest in the state.Kullu district was the second most impacted in terms of road access, with 39 roads blocked in sub-divisions like Banjar and Nirmand due to rainfall-triggered obstructions. Meanwhile, Chamba reported 32 blocked roads and 17 damaged transformers across its sub-divisions, including Salooni, Dalhousie, and Bharmour.”The heavy monsoon showers have triggered landslides, waterlogging, and infrastructure damage, disrupting road connectivity and essential services across multiple districts,” the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said. “Efforts are underway to restore services swiftly, and field teams are on alert in highly affected regions such as Mandi and Kullu.”In districts such as Shimla, Solan, and Lahaul and Spiti, the report showed minimal or no disruptions. However, SDMA cautioned that continuing rains could aggravate the situation in coming days.Live EventsThe public has been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in landslide-prone zones. Restoration efforts are ongoing with the Public Works, Electricity, and Jal Shakti departments mobilized for repairs.The SEOC continues to monitor the evolving situation closely and is coordinating relief efforts through its 24×7 helpline (1070). The cumulative death toll in Himachal Pradesh’s ongoing monsoon season has climbed to 75, combining 45 rain-related fatalities and 30 accidental deaths, including those from road mishaps, electrocution, and a gas explosion, according to official data released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC). (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Read More News onHimachal Pradesh heavy raintraffic disruption Himachal Pradeshmonsoon season Himachal Pradeshpower outage Himachal Pradeshpublic utilities disruption Himachal Pradeshwater supply issues Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh rainfall reportState Emergency Operation Centre Himachal Pradeshlandslide warnings Himachal PradeshState Emergency Operation Centre
(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online….moreless
(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onHimachal Pradesh heavy raintraffic disruption Himachal Pradeshmonsoon season Himachal Pradeshpower outage Himachal Pradeshpublic utilities disruption Himachal Pradeshwater supply issues Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh rainfall reportState Emergency Operation Centre Himachal Pradeshlandslide warnings Himachal PradeshState Emergency Operation Centre(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online….moreless
Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories