Monsoon wreaks havoc again in Himachal, 468 roads blocked due to landslides at many places, heavy rain alert issued:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Monsoon is again wreaking havoc in Himachal Pradesh. Due to the continuous torrential rain since last night, landslides have occurred in many places in the state, due to which 468 roads including 2 national highways have been closed and due to the breakdown of 1200 electricity transformers, darkness has spread in many areas.

600 water schemes are disrupted. The most damaged due to the fresh rains has been Shimla district, where roads have been blocked at many places, vehicles have been buried under debris and trees have been uprooted. Schools have been closed today (21 July) in subdivisions of some districts.

Landslides at many places due to heavy rain in Shimla

Heavy rains have caused landslides in many places in the capital Shimla. A car parked on the roadside near Rajiv Gandhi Degree College Kotshera near Chaura Maidan got buried under the debris. Near Sanjauli College too, the road was closed for some time due to the fall of two big trees and two vehicles were damaged.

Trucks and other vehicles laden with apples got stuck

Trucks and other vehicles laden with apples have been stuck on the Shimla-Chopal main road due to falling of trees at many places. Nalagarh road is closed for traffic due to Tutu Kar Pass landslide. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that the late rains have caused damage in different parts of the state. The administration has been instructed to remain alert and people are being appealed to stay away from rivers and streams.

Yellow alert for heavy rain in the state from 23 to 27 July

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall today and tomorrow, while a yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued in the state from July 23 to 27. During this period, there is also a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in some areas.

Let us tell you that so far 125 people have died in this monsoon season in the entire state. 215 people were injured and 34 people are missing. So far 382 houses, 264 shops and 945 cow shelters have been completely destroyed in the state, while 739 houses have been partially damaged. The administration has appealed to the people to avoid unnecessary travel and not to go near rivers and streams.