The Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding rain in Himachal Pradesh. Yellow alert has been declared in five districts of the state due to rain. The Meteorological Department informed that some parts of Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla and Bilaspur districts may experience heavy rain. The local weather department gave this information on Wednesday. Also, rain has been predicted in the state till September 17.
An alert was issued for heavy rain, storm and lightning in five districts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday and Friday. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in the state till September 17. Local Meteorological Department: The Meteorological Department said that some parts of Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla and Bilaspur districts may experience heavy rain.
A total of 37 roads are closed in the state
The department has advised people to be cautious with fear of damage to gardens, crops, weak structures and houses in Kutch. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) said that a total of 37 roads in the state are closed for traffic. 10 each in Mandi and Kangra, six in Shimla, four in Sirmaur, three each in Bilaspur and Kullu and one in Una district.
Where did it rain so much?
Intermittent moderate rains continued in the state and Nahan received 86.4 mm of rain since Tuesday evening. While Paonta Sahib received 46.4 mm, Dharamsala 35.4 mm, Chamba 30.5 mm, Jot 28 mm and Manali 25 mm. Since the onset of monsoon on June 27, the state has seen a 20 per cent reduction in rainfall so far, with the state receiving 538.5 mm against an average of 674.2 mm.
How much damage was done?
Officials said that 158 ​​people have died so far in rain-related incidents during the monsoon season, which runs from June 27 to September 17, while 30 people are still missing. He said that the state has suffered a loss of Rs 1,305 crore due to rains.
