Himachal Pradesh rainfall: Restoration work continues in several districts; IMD issues yellow alert till 18 July
₹3738.28 crore monetary loss, the Department of Revenue, Himachal government added. Among all the affected states in North India, Himachal Pradesh was hit the most this year, and the Idia Meteorological Department has also issued a yellow alert till 18 July in the state. “The monsoon become active in Himachal Pradesh on July 14.
Due to this, a yellow alert has been issued in Himachal Pradesh for the next 5 days. In these 5 days, heavy to very heavy rains will be recorded in most areas of Himachal Pradesh. Also, incidents like landslides, flash floods, falling trees, and shooting stones will happen," IMD said.
The continuous rain has triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in significant destruction across Himachal Pradesh. The Central government has also approved the advance release of the second installment of the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) amounting to ₹180.40 crore. A total of 11 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with rescue boats and other necessary equipment have been deployed for rescue operation in Himachal Pradesh.
The Beas River in Mandi district is in spate as the torrential rains continued to lash Himachal Pradesh. Moreover, vehicular movement from Chaura to Wangtu was restored after it was closed yesterday due to a landslide. According to the Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority, five National Highways are blocked.
National Highway 5 (NH 5) in District Kinnaur at Sakiba and Spilo has a block. In District Mandi, National Highway 3 Mandi to Kullu, District Lahaul Spiti has a block. National Highway 505 from Gramphu to Losar in the Lahaul-Split district, and District Kullu has a block.
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