Fresh spells of rain disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh; yellow alert issued for next five days

July 10, 2026 11:06 AM

Fresh spells of rain disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh; yellow alert issued for next five days

Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, received fresh spells of rain during the last 24 hours, affecting normal life across the State. Fortunately, no loss of life or property has been reported so far. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), by late Thursday evening, 75 roads were closed, 29 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs) were affected, and five water supply schemes were disrupted due to the rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has fo...

Heavy rains lash Himachal; schools shut, highways blocked

August 6, 2025 8:58 AM

Heavy rains lash Himachal; schools shut, highways blocked

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning at 6:30 AM today, forecasting light to moderate rainfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh. Intense to very intense spells are likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi over the next 3 to 4 hours. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in many areas of Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts. Heavy and continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in Sh...