Himachal Pradesh Faces Turmoil as Rains Trigger Flash Floods and Landslides

Intermittent rains in Himachal Pradesh caused flash floods following a cloudburst in Shimla's Rampur, and landslides have led to the closure of 496 roads. An orange alert for heavy rain has been issued. The state has suffered significant damage, with 108 fatalities and economic losses amounting to Rs 1,905 crore this monsoon.

Intermittent rains battered parts of Himachal Pradesh, severely impacting the region's infrastructure on Thursday. Rampur in Shimla district faced a cloudburst that immediately led to flash floods, aggravating the situation with landslides that resulted in the closure of 496 roads, including three significant national highways.

Officials confirmed that the cloudburst at Darshal in the Rampur area triggered a flash flood in Teklech market on Wednesday night. Fortunately, quick evacuations of nearby households helped prevent casualties, even as the deluge ravaged the area.

Meanwhile, the meteorological office has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at certain locations. The state has tallied substantial losses: with 108 deaths attributed to rain-related incidents, significant infrastructure damage, and financial losses estimated at Rs 1,905 crore since June 20.

(With inputs from agencies.)