Shimla City: Landslides and flash floods caused by rains caused the closure of 213 roads in Himachal Pradesh The local weather office has issued a “yellow” warning for further heavy rain in isolated parts of the state until August 19.
According to officials, 110 people died in rain-related incidents and the state suffered losses of around Rs 1,004 crore between June 27 and August 12. The Public Works Department (PWD) suffered maximum losses to the tune of Rs 437 crore.
Road opening operations are underway and officials have been asked to ensure that apples and other fruits and vegetables reach the market, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh told PTI on Tuesday.
Kinnaur district was cut off from Shimla following a landslide at Negulsari. Vehicular traffic on the Shimla-Kalka national highway was moving at a snail’s pace after fog reduced visibility in several areas.
A portion of a tunnel under construction on the Kaithalighat-Dhalli section of the Kalka-Shimla four-lane project near Shimla collapsed following a massive landslide. No loss of life was reported in the incident, officials said.
The landslide occurred near Chalaunti in the suburbs of Shimla. A portion of the mountain under which the tunnel was being built fell on the tunnel’s entry point, it was reported.
The State Emergency Operation Centre said 89 roads were closed in Shimla, 42 in Sirmaur, 37 in Mandi, 26 in Kullu, six in Kangra, five in Chamba and four each in Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti on Tuesday morning.
Since Monday evening, Naina Devi has recorded the highest rainfall of 96.4 mm, followed by Dharamshala (51 mm), Kangra (30.2 mm), Kandaghat (10.4 mm), Kahu (9.2 mm) and Kufri (6.4 mm). 218 power stations and 131 water supply stations were also affected.
The Met Office has also issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in isolated areas of the state until Saturday.
Kukumseri in Lahaul and Spiti was the coldest place in the state last night with a minimum of 10.1 degrees Celsius, while Bajura was the hottest during the day with a maximum temperature of 34.1 degrees Celsius.
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