Himachal Pradesh Braces for Heavy Rain with 'Yellow' Alert

A 'yellow' alert for heavy rain has been issued for Himachal Pradesh, valid until July 28. The weather office warned of damage to crops, structures, and potential waterlogging. Rainfall measurements in various towns have been noted, and the ongoing monsoon season has caused significant fatalities and financial losses.

The weather office has issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rain in isolated locations across Himachal Pradesh for the next four days, ending July 28. The warning also highlighted potential damage to plantations, standing crops, vulnerable structures, and 'kutcha' houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Since Tuesday evening, intermittent rain has continued to affect various parts of the state, with Baijnath recording 85 mm of rainfall, followed by Palampur (25.2 mm), Jogindernagar (18 mm), Dharamshala (10.4 mm), Poanta Sahib (7.6 mm), Sainj and Kahu (7.5 mm each), Kasauli (7.4 mm), and Shimla (5.6 mm), according to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla.

Emergency operations reported that 47 people have died in rain-related incidents this monsoon season, which began on June 27, and estimated the total losses to be around Rs 364 crore.