Himachal Pradesh Braces for Heavy Rain, Flash Floods and Landslides

The Met office in Himachal Pradesh has issued an 'orange' warning for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning over the weekend. The region faces a risk of flash floods, and recent rains have resulted in road closures, power disruptions, and significant financial losses due to rain-related incidents.

The Met office in Himachal Pradesh issued an 'orange' warning on Thursday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning at isolated locations over the weekend.

The agency cautioned about a low to moderate risk of flash floods in the districts of Sirmaur, Chamba, Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi over the next 24 hours, influenced by an active monsoon current.

Recent rains led to the closure of 109 roads and disrupted 58 power and 15 water supply schemes. Strong winds and waterlogging have posed threats to vulnerable structures and low-lying areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)