Heavy rains over the past 24 hours disrupted public utilities across several districts in Himachal Pradesh, with 38 roads blocked, 22 power distribution transformers (DTRs) shut down, and six water supply schemes affected, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reported on Saturday even
"The administration is removing the debris from the hill on the road with the help of a JCB machine. Passengers will be sent to Gaurikund only after the road is cleared," the official statement mentioned.
Some disturbing visuals came from Himachal Pradesh's Kullu, as constant torrential rains caused floods and landslides in the lower areas of the districts. As seen in the visuals, vehicles were damaged, and the administration has begun efforts to rescue all the damaged vehicles.
The PWD minister of Himachal Pradesh in the wake of heavy snowfall that has disrupted road connectivity across Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh addressed the media in Shimla to outline the government's extensive measures for snow clearance and restoration. Said that over 350 Roads Bloc
Thousands of travellers have been left stranded along the highway and the airport, facing delays and travel chaos. A major highway connecting Kathmandu valley with other districts remained closed after a mudslide swept through halting the traffic since afternoon.
As many as 104 roads and three national highways were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall and rain on Saturday, an official statement released by the state emergency operation centre read.
As many as 475 roads, including five national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh. 333 electricity supply schemes and 57 water supply schemes were also disrupted due to snowfall in the region, according to the State Disaster Management Authority.