As many as 135 roads remain blocked across Himachal Pradesh due to torrential rains, while around 44 transformers have also been disrupted after sustaining damage, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre.
District-Wise Breakdown of Road Closures
The highest number of road blockages has been reported in Kullu district, with 54 roads closed, followed by Mandi with 43, Shimla with 15, Chamba with eight, Kangra and Lahaul and Spiti with five each, Sirmaur with four, and Una with one. Among the disrupted transformers, 35 are in Kullu, four in Shimla, three in Kangra, and two in Mandi.
IMD Orange and Yellow Alerts
Heavy rainfall is expected to persist across the state, with the Meteorological Centre issuing orange and yellow warnings valid until August 1. For July 27, a yellow alert has been issued for Solan, Mandi, Bilaspur, and Sirmaur, indicating heavy rain at isolated places. Light to moderate rainfall is forecast for other parts of the state.
Temperature Trends and Forecast
Minimum temperatures are likely to remain normal in most areas until August 1, while maximum temperatures may drop by 2°C to 4°C during this period. The highest maximum temperature in the state was 34.6°C recorded in Una, while the lowest minimum temperature was 12.8°C recorded at Kukumseri in Lahaul and Spiti district.
Recent Rainfall Data
Over the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain continued at several places. Sundernagar recorded the highest rainfall at 65.2 mm, followed by Kasauli (22 mm), Shimla (13.9 mm), Mandi (6.6 mm), and Manali (5 mm). Maximum temperatures recorded included 22.8°C in Shimla, 29°C in Dharamshala, 26°C in Manali, 30.5°C in Solan, 33.4°C in Kangra, 34.2°C in Mandi, 33.7°C in Sundernagar, 33°C in Bilaspur, 33.1°C in Hamirpur, 19.9°C in Kufri, 25.1°C in Keylong, 25°C in Kalpa, 29.9°C in Nahan, and 28.4°C in Chamba.
Ongoing Impact
The continuous downpour has severely affected transportation and power supply in the region. Efforts to clear the blocked roads and restore transformers are underway, but further rainfall may delay recovery operations. Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.
