Himachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rains: Yellow Alert Issued

Parts of Himachal Pradesh continue to experience intermittent rains, with the local Met office issuing a 'yellow alert' for heavy rains in isolated areas for the next four days. The state has already suffered losses amounting to Rs 186 crores and reported 31 fatalities since the onset of the monsoon on June 27.

Intermittent rains continued to lash parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, prompting the local Met office to issue a 'yellow alert' for heavy rains in isolated areas for the next four days.

The meteorological department in Shimla has forecast a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh until July 23.

The department also warned of potential damage to plantation, horticulture, and standing crops, along with partial damage to vulnerable structures and minor damage to kutcha houses and huts due to strong winds and rain. Additionally, disruptions in traffic and waterlogging in low-lying areas are expected.

Olinda received 94.6 mm of rain since Tuesday evening, followed by Naina Devi (44.8 mm), Baijnath (32 mm), Dharamshala (14.4 mm), Nahan (10 mm), Mandi (8.6 mm), and Kandaghat (5.6 mm).

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 27 until July 16, the state has suffered losses amounting to Rs 186 crores, and 31 persons have died in rain-related incidents, according to the state emergency operation centre.